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Sky Arte's Love Stories explores Hollywood's iconic romances

other · 2026-05-04

Sky Arte's series Love Stories delves into the legendary relationships of Hollywood stars. The two episodes airing Tuesday, March 26 focus on Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, and Jean Harlow and William Powell. Bogart, 44, and Bacall, 19, met on the set of To Have and Have Not, directed by Howard Hughes in 1944. Their love story lasted until Bogart's death in 1957. Jean Harlow, born Harlean Carpenter, rose to fame at MGM with her charisma and wit. Despite a troubled family background, she became a star. She found stability with Broadway actor William Powell, but died prematurely at 26. Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Love Stories series airs on Sky Arte
  • Two episodes on March 26 cover Bogart-Bacall and Harlow-Powell
  • Bogart and Bacall met on set of To Have and Have Not (1944)
  • Howard Hughes directed To Have and Have Not
  • Bogart died in 1957
  • Jean Harlow was born Harlean Carpenter
  • Harlow acted in MGM films
  • Harlow died at age 26

Entities

Artists

  • Humphrey Bogart
  • Lauren Bacall
  • Jean Harlow
  • William Powell
  • Howard Hughes

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune
  • MGM

Locations

  • Hollywood

Sources