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Mary Louise Brooks (November 14, 1906 – August 8, 1985) was an American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. She is regarded today as an icon of the flapper culture, in part due to the bob hairstyle that she helped popularize during the prime of her career.
Nov 9, 2020 · Brooks wore a bob for years before she wore the bob. As a small child growing up in Kansas, she had a cute pageboy cut that suited her, but as a schoolgirl she followed tradition and grew her hair into 2 long plaits. Brooks was a keen dancer even then, though, performing in local shows.
Jun 6, 2016 · Louise Brooks with her sharply bobbed hair is one of the most iconic figures of 1920s cinema and epitomized the rebellious modern woman of the time. She started off her career as a chorus girl and dancer in 1922, and by 1925 was a dancer for Ziegfeld’s Follies.
Mar 26, 2012 · Her hairstyle--the bob, as it became known--was an enormous trend during the 1920s. Known for its cheek-grazing length, slightly beveled bottom, and blunt cut bangs, the Louise Brooks bob is still one of the most recognizable and enduring hairstyles today.
Jul 13, 2020 · She grew her hair out, wearing it in long braids to look more professional, and worked hard to lose her Kansas drawl. Again, her headstrong and defiant personality rubbed her instructors the wrong way and she was eventually asked to leave.
Apr 19, 2013 · Louise Brooks with her sharply bobbed hair is one of the most iconic figures of 1920s cinema, but I realised I didn’t know much about this enigmatic figure. This is what I discovered… Louise Brooks started off as a chorus girl and dancer in 1922, and by 1925 was a dancer for Ziegfeld’s Follies.
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With her bobbed haircut, short dresses and freewheeling attitude, Louise Brooks always had star quality. Between 1925 and 1938 she appeared in 24 films, but ...
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