Book description
Hollywood's first sex symbol, the ' It ' girl, Clara Bow was born in the slums of Brooklyn in a family plagued with alcoholism and insanity. She catapulted to fame after winning Motion Picture magazine's 1921 " Fame and Fortune" contest. The greatest box-office draw of her day-she once received…
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Clara Bow is the Taylor Swift of the early 20th century. She was not born into fame but became the most famous silent movie actress known for her role in the movie It Girl among others.
I loved this book because, like Taylor, Clara early on recognized how her own power, determination, and grit could influence both her contractual relationships with the entertainment industry and her career. She was the first movie star to successfully get a “slut clause” removed from her contract with her movie production company.
I read until the end because I wanted to understand what Taylor…
From Misty's list on unpacking the themes, archetypes, and emotions in Swift’s lyrics.
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