“The Flapper” (not for old fogies!) began publication in, 1922. It was based out of Chicago and the first issues were mainly focused on flapper apparel: the “new-fashioned” girl. As the magazine delved deeper, they wrote about the importance of … Continue reading
Silent-Screen, Vamp: Dorothy Revier! Revier was a temptatious blonde,who specialized in playing, femme fatales. Nicknamed, “The Queen of Poverty Row”, Dorothy never hit super-stardom, in the silent era. She came close though, starring in, Douglas Fairbanks Sr’s “The Iron Mask”. … Continue reading
The roar of the 1920’s called many, women to come out of their shell. A lot of young ladies left the small towns and farms,to make it in the “big city”. It is an inspiring, exciting, and historic time for … Continue reading
Marie Prevost was wide-eyed with, bee-stung lips. He dark mane, beautifully-bobbed, and sophisticated fashion is the epitome of the “flapper”, young darlings of the jazz age. Marie hit the scene, hard. She had appeared in some short movies but caught … Continue reading
Jean Harlow was THE original bombshell. Quite a moniker to live up to. And we know she did it well! Sure she played the Sex Kitten, but I don’t know if I’d want to see Harlow shave her hairline and … Continue reading
Billie Dove could neither sing nor dance, all that well. Impressed by the beautiful girl, Florenz Zeigfield hired her to star in his “follies” extravaganzas! She was given the part of a beautiful, window dressing and had many, solo entrances. … Continue reading
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