Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on May 3, 2012

Clara getting ready for a full and glorious day...Happy Thursday everyone!   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on October 31, 2011

Clara Bow hamming it up and wishing everyone a spook-tacular Halloween. . Share: • Posted by Art • Monday, October 31st, 2011 at 5:21 am • (0) Comment Clara B   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on October 19, 2011

Beach Beauties Of The Silent Era Share: • Posted by Art • Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 5:34 am • (0) Comment *Beach Beauties Anita Page Clara Bow Dorothy   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on September 9, 2011

This is an occasional series featuring my favorite movie books. Before TCM and the internet, the only way to satisfy my passion to know more about classic Hollywood was through books, books and more books. I've cleared away the clutter over the years, but many remain permanent residents in my...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 29, 2011

Clara Gordon Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965), rose to stardom in the silent film era of the 1920s. Her performance in the film, "It" brought her the nickname "The It Girl." Bow came to personify the roaring twenties and is described as its leading sex symbol. She...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on July 28, 2011

“We had individuality. We did as we pleased. We stayed up late. We dressed the way we wanted. I used to whiz down Sunset Boulevard in my open Kissel, with several red Chow dogs to match my hair. Today, they’re sensible and end up with better health. But we had...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on February 4, 2011

Mary Preston (Clara Bow): Do you know what you can do when you see a shooting star? Jack Powell(Charles ‘Buddy’ Rogers): No, what? Mary Preston(Clara Bow): You can kiss the girl you love. WINGS Theatrical Poster Wings (Paramount Pictures 1927) is a silent film set during WWI. Wings   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 29, 2010

Clara Bow Quote: "We had individuality. We did as we pleased. We stayed up late. We dressed the way we wanted. I used to whiz down Sunset Boulevard in my open Kissel, with several red Chow dogs to match my hair. Today, they're sensible and end up with better health....   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 26, 2010

This short video is from the silent film, Hula(1927). The daughter of a pineapple plantation owner in Hawaii sets her sights on a married English engineer. Director: Victor Fleming. Writers: Doris Anderson, Ethel Doherty. Cast: Clara Bow, Clive Brook and Arlette Marchal.   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on October 8, 2010

Now you know I love the stars and like to have fun with them, but I can only gush about Clara Bow. Forgive me for being a little serious, but our Clara deserves respect! A silent film viewer's response to Clara Bow is immediate and emotional. She, more than any...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 29, 2010

Clara Bow will forever be the "It" girl… She was often cast as a waitress, a manicurist, or a salesgirl. The ever resourceful Clara would set her sights on a handsome man. Armed with her irresistible charm, Clara's character would rise above her problems and obtain her goal where she...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 22, 2010

Well, as you can see from this promo, Clara Bow wasn't meant to be a musical star. That said, she's awfully cute--and quite a sport for dancing and singing when she was terrified to even speak on film. After hearing the many stories of Bow's negative experiences with the talkies,...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 28, 2009

Clara Gordon Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) Rose to stardom in the silent film era of the (1920s). She won a photo beauty contest which started a movie career of 56 films. She reached the top as the "It Girl" in (1927). She married cowboy star Rex...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on October 29, 2009

"It" (1927) is one of my favorite romantic comedies of the silent era. Directed by Clarence Badger and adapted from the novel by Elinor Glyn which created the catch phrase for sex appeal, the film is actually a Cinderella story where the girl becomes the pursuer instead of being pursued....   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

Clara Bow, Sports "I became a regular tomboy - played baseball, football and learned to box." - Clara Bow Clara Bow playing baseball circa 1926 - Source Clara Bow boxing in heels - Source Clara Bow playing tennis Clara Bow was a tough cookie. She had a rough childhood and...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

Image Source Clara Bow was one of those mega-watt stars whose light burned bright in the silent film era. What makes an actress like Clara Bow a star? The x-factor and she had “it”. Now the x-factor isn’t one solitary thing. It’s a combination of things including personal   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

A ascensão e queda de Clara Bow / The rise and fall of Clara Bow A vida de Clara Bow durou 60 anos. Sua carreira meteórica, 11 anos e 58 filmes. Ela teve em 1927 seu melhor ano, quando participou de dois clássicos: o primeiro ganhador do Oscar de Melhor...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on November 30, -0001

Clara Bow had a knack for communicating her emotions so clearly that you can't help feeling them along with her. If she grieves, you grieve.While Bow is rightfully beloved for the way she embodied the youthful energy of the jazz age, she was even better when a moment required deeper...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

Clara Bow, Sports "I became a regular tomboy - played baseball, football and learned to box." - Clara Bow Clara Bow playing baseball circa 1926 - Source Clara Bow boxing in heels - Source Clara Bow playing tennis Clara Bow was a tough cookie. She had a rough childhood and...   read more