Louise Brooks - Nitrate Dreams
This is the fourth in a series of odd, unusual, and entertaining Louise Brooks related videos from Vimeo. Here is "Nitrate Dreams," from Colette Saint Yves.Nitrate Dreams from Colette Saint Yves on Vimeo.
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New Graphic Novel on Silent Film Star Louise Brooks!
On May 18th, a new graphic novel about Louise Brooks will be published in France. I haven't yet received a copy, but expect to soon. Nevertheless, from what I've seen, it looks great!The book, titled...
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This is the fifth in a series of odd, unusual, and entertaining Louise Brooks related videos from Vimeo. Here is "Hopeless," the song is by Evangelista and the video is by Stuart Pound. I like...
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Another Louise Brooks Inspired Graphic Novel - The Baldazzinni Hollywoodland
The following is a Italian announcement (here Google translated) from Sergio Bonelli Editore about a Louise Brooks-related exhibit and publication."Hollywoodland" is the title of the graphic novel in...
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Louise Brooks and I in London
A small part of my recent trip to London was devoted to silent film and Louise Brooks. How could I resist?Memorably, I had the chance to visit with film historian Kevin Brownlow, and we talked about LB...
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Rare British clipping - It Pays to Advertise
Here is a rare British clipping I found while in London researching Louise Brooks. This write up of the 1931 comedy It Pays to Advertise comes from The Astorian, which, as far as I can tell, was the...
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Beggars of Life screens at San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Two weeks from today, the San Francisco Silent Film Festival will screen the acclaimed 1928 Louise Brooks' film, Beggars of Life, with live musical accompaniment by the Mont Alto Motion Picture...
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Lulu by the Bay: Beggars of Life Exhibition History
Beggars of Life is the opening night presentation at this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival! The acclaimed 1928 film, directed by Oscar winner William Wellman and starring future Oscar winner...
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On the road and around the world with Beggars of Life
Beggars of Life is the opening night presentation at this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival! The acclaimed 1928 Louise Brooks film, directed by Oscar winner William Wellman and starring future...
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Beggars of Life trivia and more
Beggars of Life is the opening night presentation at this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival! The acclaimed 1928 film, directed by Oscar winner William Wellman and starring future Oscar winner...
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Beggars of Life: The Sounds of a Louise Brooks' Silent Film
Beggars of Life is the opening night presentation at this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival! The acclaimed 1928 Louise Brooks film, directed by Oscar winner William Wellman and starring future...
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When Beggars of Life came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Beggars of Life is the opening night presentation at this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival! The acclaimed 1928 Louise Brooks film, directed by Oscar winner William Wellman and starring future...
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Beggars of Life - Comes the Revolution
One of the earliest mentions of Beggars of Life or any Louise Brooks film in a work of film history took place in 1943 with the publication A Pictorial History of the Movies, by Deems Taylor (who,...
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Louise Brooks first radio appearance, in 1926?
In the 1940s, Louise Brooks worked in radio. That's known. Her film career had come to an end, and she found work writing copy for Walter Winchell's broadcasts, and as well as voice work appearing on a...
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When Louise Brooks almost signed with Pathe
These two clippings tell a story I don't think has been previously reported -- of the time in 1929 when Louise Brooks almost signed a contract with the Pathe studio. (Are there any Pathe scholars out...
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Silent Women: New Books on Pioneers of the Cinema
There are a handful of new books on the silent film era focusing on women. Each are worth a look. Follow the links for more information or to make a purchase.Silent Women: Pioneers of Cinema (Aurora...
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Girls Will Be Boys in San Francisco
For many moviegoers, characters that cross-dress might seem like a more recent phenomenon—as far as mainstream films are concerned.Some have proven popular, like Tootsie (1982), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993),...
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Louise Brooks - Diary of a Lost Girl book and DVD signing on June 3rd
For those interested . . . . I've been asked to sign my Diary of a Lost Girl book (edited and with an intro by yours truly) and DVD (with my audio commentary) at the Castro Theater on Friday, June 3rd,...
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San Francisco's Eclectic & Lively Silent Film Festival
This year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival has something for everyone - whether it's the vamp allure in A Woman of the World, or the deliciously epic pie fight in Laurel and Hardy's The Battle of...
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The brilliant new Beggars of Life poster
Here is the silkscreen poster for this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival. It is by an old friend, the great Wayne Shellabarger, and measures 18" x 24" and sells for $50.00. There are only 100...
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