Flappper Fever: Journey To The Sensational World Of Clara Bow. The Original "It" Girl.

Clara Bow, the quintessential "It Girl" of the Roaring Twenties was as scandalous as she was sensational. Her rise to fame was marked by her unapologetic embrace of flapper culture. She set Hollywood abuzz with her wild parties, rumored affairs, and rebellious spirit. Clara was known for her carefree lifestyle. Bow was often seen dancing the Charleston until dawn. She flaunted the era's fashion of short skirts and bobbed hair and openly defied Prohibition by indulging in bootleg liquor.

Publicity photo of Clara Bow for Argentinean Magazine.

Here are a few of Clara Bow's most famous movies that defined her career as the "It Girl" of the 1920s:

1. "It" (1927)- The film that solidified Bow's status as the ultimate flapper and gave her the nickname "The It Girl." Her portrayal of a spirited shopgirl with irresistible charm captivated audiences and critics alike.

2. "Wings (1927) - A groundbreaking silent film about World War I fighter pilots, "Wings" won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture. Bow's performance added a touch of romance and humanity to the epic war scenes.

3. "Mantrap" (1926) - In this romantic comedy, Bow played a flirtatious and free-spirited woman who turns the heads of two men in a remote Canadian village showcasing her comedic timing and magnetic screen presence.

4. "The Plastic Age" (1925) - This film about college life and youthful rebellion features Bow as a vivacious co-ed, capturing the carefree spirit and modern attitudes of the 1920s youth culture.
   

Clara Bow in the 1928 film "Three Week Ends"

Clara's off-screen antics, from torrid romances with co-stars to alleged drug use, made her a tabloid sensation and solidified her status as the decade's most controversial and captivating star. Known for her vibrant screen presence and modern flapper persona, she captivated audiences in silent film classics like "It" and "Wings." Bow's off-screen life was equally sensational, marked by wild parties and tabloid scandals that only heightened her allure. Despite her immense popularity, the transition to talkies and personal struggles led to an early retirement from acting in the early 1930s. Clara Bow remains a symbol of the Roaring Twenties' rebellious spirit and enduring charm.

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