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Clara Bow’s forty-sixth movie was Three Weekends produced between September 10 and October 11, 1928, and released on December 8, 1928. Clara played Gladys O’Brien, a chorus girl.

Three Weekends is a lost movie, so we must rely upon the critics of the time for an opinion. Respected film critic Richard Watts Jr said, “Ever since Clara Bow had the doubtful fortune to be labelled the “It” Girl she has been placed in a wearying succession of unexhilarating comedies.” 

The producers had hit upon a formula: place Clara in a funny scene; place Clara in her underwear; place Clara in a funny scene in her underwear; repeat, repeat, repeat…

And the formula worked. Three Weekends made big money. However, some studios were now making talkies…

The Tatler, March 1933. Mary Pickford, Gary Cooper and Marion Davies at a party thrown by Gary Cooper. Mary was short, 4’ 10”, Gary was tall, 6’ 3”, and Marion loved to party 🍾

Port Arthur News, 23 December 1945

I stumbled across this article during my research into the murder of Hollywood film director William Desmond Taylor. The newspaper asked the question: which past and present actresses have to stand on a box during the love scenes? Here’s the answer 👇

Favourite Movie Quote of the 20th Century, First Round

Result: 63% v 37%

Result: 65% v 35%

Result: 60% v 40%

Result: 72% v 28%

Result: 63% v 37%

Result: 14% v 86%

Result: 46% v 54%

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As ever, thank you for your interest and support.

Hannah xxx

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