Clara Bow: Runnin' WildSilent screen sensation Clara Bow (1905-1965), the greatest box-office draw of her day, was the embodiment of the Roaring Twenties, Hollywood's first sex symbol, and a natural talent with an independent spirit. Raised in the slums of Brooklyn by a family plagued with alcoholism and insanity, Clara catapulted to fame after winning Motion Picture magazine's 1921 "Fame and Fortune" contest. Despite her overwhelming popularity - she once received 45,000 fan letters in a single month - the onscreen vitality and allure that beguiled millions would be her undoing off-camera. David Stenn captures the 'It' girl's legendary rise to stardom and fall from grace, her success marred by studio exploitation and sexual scandals. |
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User Review - LauGal - LibraryThingAbused by her parents,used by the studio,mental illness, Clara Bow went against society in her life.The "IT" girl,the flapper, she lives on in her movies.She survived despite the odds against her.A memorable woman and a memorable read.Highly recommended. Read full review
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User Review - Kellswitch - LibraryThingA fascinating but at times difficult to read look at the life and history of a cinema icon as well as the early days of Hollywood. The book was very well written and incredibly detailed, the difficult ... Read full review
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| Title | Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild |
| Author | David Stenn |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield, 2000 |
| ISBN | 0815410255, 9780815410256 |
| Length | 368 pages |
| Subjects | › › Performing Arts / Film / General |
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