Happy birthday to Louise Brooks, who was born on this day in Cherryvale, Kansas in 1906.
Though I am not sure when, Mary Louise was seemingly born in the very early hours of November 14th -- which was a Wednesday one-hundred and twenty years ago. I say that because her birth made news on the very same day. Small articles about Brooks' 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, hence the reference to an assistant counseller.
And just a few years later, 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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