Clara Bow
Born Clara Gordon Bow
Date of birth: July 29, 1905 (The exact year of her birth has been debated, but TCM’s database lists it at 1905.)
Date of death: September 27, 1965
Roles
First role: Beyond the Rainbow (1922)
Final role: Hoop-La (1933)
Best known for…
…being Hollywood’s first “It” girl and the quintessential flapper
…getting her start as a WAMPAS Baby Star
…starring in silent films
…popularizing red hair dye and “heart-shaped” lips
…failing to make the transition into talkies, despite her immense talent as an actress
Notable awards:
- Received a star on the Walk of Fame in 1960
More Clara on TMP:
Birthday tribute + five favorite films
It recommendation
Dancing Mothers review
The Plastic Age review
World War I in Classic Film: Wings
The Motion Pictures 
My favorite silent movie actress. I even have a poster on my wall of her. Mean spirited media ruined her career causing her to retire early. A real shame. She really was the “It” girl though.
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She’s my favorite, too, and I share a birthday with her! (Different year, of course haha.)
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