FLAPPER FUN FACTS
NORMA TALMAGE
Hey there, darlings! It's me, Norma Talmadge. I was born in Jersey City in 1894, so by the time the Roarin’ Twenties rolled around, I was in my prime. I was a trailblazer in the film industry, one of the biggest stars of my time.
JOSEPHINE BAKER
Well, let me tell you, the flapper era was quite a time to be alive! And as a young woman, I was right in the middle of it all. I'm Josephine Baker, and I'm sure you've heard of me, the queen of the Charleston and the Banana Dance!
GILDA GRAY
Oh, hello ducky! It’s me, Gilda Gray, the shimmy queen of the Jazz Age. Let me tell you about my wild ride through the flapper era.
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I was born as Marianna Michalska in Krakow....
COLLEEN MOORE
Well hello there dolls and gents! I'm Colleen Moore, born in good ol’ Michigan in 1899. Let me tell you, the flapper era was the bee's knees! I was known as the "flaming youth" of Hollywood.....
LOUISE BROOKS
Well, hello there! It's me, Louise Brooks, and let me tell you, I was the berries during the flapper era. Born in Kansas in 1906, I was a true rebel who lived life on my own terms. I was known for my iconic bob haircut.....
CLARA BOW
Well, well, well, darlings, it's the "It" girl herself, Clara Bow! I starred in some of the most iconic films of the time, like "Wings" and "It," which is where I got my nickname. But coming up, nobody did me any favors....