Louise Brooks as an historical figure . . . . An article in the today's Benton Courier (from Benton, Arkansas) reports that local fifth graders recently dressed-up to celebrate the 20th century. "Students dressed in costumes representing celebrities of the decade or in costumes reflecting the popular dress, jewelry and hairstyles of their decade. Celebrities included Wilbur and Orville Wright, Woodrow Wilson, Charlie Chaplin, Al Capone, John Dillinger, Greta Garbo, Louise Brooks (a flapper), Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, Little Orphan Annie, Andrew J. Moyer, Uncle Sam, General Mark W. Clark from World War II, Audrey Hepburn, Rosa Parks, Amy Carter, Richard Nixon, Coretta Scott King, Bill Gates and Bill Clinton."
A cinephilac blog about an actress, silent film, and the Jazz Age, with occasional posts
about related books, music, art, and history written by Thomas Gladysz. Visit the
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Monday, January 2, 2006
Collegeville fifth-graders present 20th Century showcase
This blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society™. Launched in 1995, the Louise Brooks Society is a pioneering fansite and online archive devoted to the legendary silent film star. The Louise Brooks Society operates with the consent of the Estate of Louise Brooks (Louise Brooks Heirs, LC), and have its permission to use the name and likeness of the actress. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. CONTACT: louisebrookssociety (at) gmail.com
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