Loulou (aka Pandora's Box) will be shown in Toulouse, France on November 7 and 8, with live musical accompaniment. Details follow.
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
Louise Brooks Society™ at www.pandorasbox.com
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Loulou shows at Théâtre National de Toulouse (TNT) in Toulouse, France
This blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society™. Launched in 1995, the Louise Brooks Society is a pioneering website 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
Friday, October 5, 2018
Silent Films at the Brooklyn Public Library
Believe it or not, but the Brooklyn Public Library has started its 17th season of showing silent films as part of its Silent Movie Matinee. There aren't any Louise Brooks films scheduled this season, though the library hopes to screen one sometime soon. But look, there's Buster Keaton and Janet Gaynor and Lewis Milestone. More information at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/
This blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society™. Launched in 1995, the Louise Brooks Society is a pioneering website 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
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Louise Brooks Goes to the Movies, a guest blog by Philip Vorwald
This blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society™. Launched in 1995, the Louise Brooks Society is a pioneering website 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
Monday, October 1, 2018
Let's suggest Louise Brooks become a Google doodle
This blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society™. Launched in 1995, the Louise Brooks Society is a pioneering website 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
Monday, September 24, 2018
Louise Brooks, An Evening of Celebration and Art
Louise Brooks, An Evening of Celebration and Art is set to take place on October 10 at Roxy's Downtown (412 1/2 E Douglas) in Wichita, Kansas. The event is hosted by Hosted by Roxy's Downtown, Vibrant ICT and Tallgrass Film Association. I don't know anything else about this just announced event. Otherwise, more information HERE.
The evening starts with an original multimedia work accompanied by the Strange Angels Ensemble (Composer Paul Elwood, Choreographer Cheyla Clawson, and Biographer Barry Paris), and is followed by a brief intermission and then the screening of:
DIARY OF A LOST GIRL (1929)
Silent Film starring Louise Brooks with live Orchestration by The International Superstar Boy Band
Followed by a Q&A WITH AUTHOR BARRY PARIS AND PAUL ELWOOD, AND the TEAM behind LULU OF THE PLAINS
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
6 PM DOORS / 7:30 EVENT
MADE POSSIBLE BY VibrantICT
VibrantICT Overview:
the Vibrant ICT project — featuring pop-up, urban, #musicfornowconcerts, and happenings. A Knight Foundation Grant project sponsored in partnership by Chamber Music at The Barn with The Knight Foundation through the Wichita Community Foundation.
Want to learn more about DIARY OF A LOST GIRL? Check out this DVD / Blu-ray release from KINO and the "Louise Brooks edition" of Diary of a Lost Girl (the book that was the basis of film.) The DVD features an audio commentary by Thomas Gladysz, director of the Louise Brooks Society. The book, which was edited by Thomas Gladysz, also features numerous illustrations and a long introduction discussing the history of the book and its relationship to the film.
The evening starts with an original multimedia work accompanied by the Strange Angels Ensemble (Composer Paul Elwood, Choreographer Cheyla Clawson, and Biographer Barry Paris), and is followed by a brief intermission and then the screening of:
DIARY OF A LOST GIRL (1929)
Silent Film starring Louise Brooks with live Orchestration by The International Superstar Boy Band
Followed by a Q&A WITH AUTHOR BARRY PARIS AND PAUL ELWOOD, AND the TEAM behind LULU OF THE PLAINS
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
6 PM DOORS / 7:30 EVENT
MADE POSSIBLE BY VibrantICT
VibrantICT Overview:
the Vibrant ICT project — featuring pop-up, urban, #musicfornowconcerts, and happenings. A Knight Foundation Grant project sponsored in partnership by Chamber Music at The Barn with The Knight Foundation through the Wichita Community Foundation.
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Want to learn more about DIARY OF A LOST GIRL? Check out this DVD / Blu-ray release from KINO and the "Louise Brooks edition" of Diary of a Lost Girl (the book that was the basis of film.) The DVD features an audio commentary by Thomas Gladysz, director of the Louise Brooks Society. The book, which was edited by Thomas Gladysz, also features numerous illustrations and a long introduction discussing the history of the book and its relationship to the film.
This blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society™. Launched in 1995, the Louise Brooks Society is a pioneering website 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
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Louise Brooks event at Folsom Public Library on September 29
One week from today, I will be speaking about Louise Brooks and my new book, Louise Brooks, the Persistent Star, at the Folsom Public Library in Folsom, California. I will give a slide-show presentation featuring rare images of the silent film star. Any and all film buffs in the greater Sacramento area are invited to attend.
More information about this September 29th event may be found HERE (scroll to date).
While more information about my new book may be found HERE.
More information about this September 29th event may be found HERE (scroll to date).
While more information about my new book may be found HERE.
This blog is authored by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society™. Launched in 1995, the Louise Brooks Society is a pioneering website 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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