Happy birthday to Louise Brooks, who was born on this day, November 14, in Cherryvale, Kansas in 1906.
Though I am not sure when, Louise was seemingly born in the very early hours of November 14th -- which was a Wednesday. I say that because her birth made news on the very day she was born. Small articles about the birth appeared in both of her hometown newspapers on November 14. The first image shown below comes from the Cherryvale Daily Republican. It is followed by another clipping, from the Cherryvale Daily News, which appeared that same day on the newspaper's front page. As most Brooks' fans likely know, Brooks' father was a lawyer.
And just a few years later, the young little Mary Louise was photographed celebrating her birthday....
Louise Brooks grew-up and became a dancer, silent film star and eventually a writer. And the world, as is said, has never been the same. Here is a very early newspaper clipping celebrating her achievement. If you haven't watched a Louise Brooks film in a while, go ahead and watch one today...
More about Louise Brooks can be found on the newly revamped Louise Brooks Society website at www.pandorasbox.com
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