Dear Reader #203

Dear Reader,

A five-star review for Tula.

Tula’s story is hard to put down, I read the book in one sitting, This is an engrossing story of a young woman’s childhood of neglect and rejection. Refusing to give up her dream of being a silent screen actress, she navigates her way through a difficult childhood. When Tula does break into stardom, her past continues to haunt her. Tula’s broken spirit and soul threaten everything she worked so hard to achieve. This beautifully crafted story is one of the best books I read this year.

Clara Bow’s forty-second movie was Get Your Man, produced between September 16 and October 13, 1927, and released on December 10, 1927. Clara played Nancy Worthington, a young woman out to ‘get her man’. Photoplay said of Clara’s performance: “Clara continues to charm and fascinate.”

Even though Clara’s movies were the highest grossing in the business, she only received $1,500 a week from Paramount, in comparison to other actresses who received $6,000 a week. Paramount regarded Clara as stupid and docile, and intended to keep her that way because she was easier to control.

Clara was poorly educated, but she was feisty and far from docile. A studio with foresight and compassion would have nurtured Clara. Instead, they sought to exploit her, and suffered in the long run. When it comes to stupid, big business often claims the gold medal.

At this stage Clara split with director Victor Fleming, a man twice her age, 44 to 22, but a stable influence in her life. He wanted stability, while she was still high on the idea of having fun.

Clara’s thinking at that time: “Marriage ain’t woman’s only job no more. A girl who’s worked hard and earned her place ain’t gonna be satisfied as a wife. I know this. I wouldn’t give up my work for marriage. I think a modern girl’s capable of keepin’ a job and a husband.”

Mastodon 1970s Mega Movie Poll, Quarter-Finals

Monty Python’s Life of Brian 71% v 29% All the President’s Men

The Godfather 58% v 42% Jaws

Semi-Finals

Monty Python’s Life of Brian 50% v 50% Monty Python and the Holy Grail*

*Won on tie-break

The Godfather 43% v 57% Star Wars

Final

Monty Python and the Holy Grail 48% v 52% Star Wars

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As ever, thank you for your interest and support.

Hannah xxx

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