Happy 100th Louise Brooks

[Marc Chevalier]

 

[Avalon]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Thanks for this, Marc. :eusa_clap

 

[Marc Chevalier]

 

[Marc Chevalier]

 

[Marc Chevalier]

And yes, one goofy picture. Louise Brooks in an early '20s modern ballet, looking like an ancestor of Princess Leia:

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[Marc Chevalier]

Drumroll, please ...


Below is one of the most erotic, decadent, and darkly triumphant film stills of all time: Fritz Korner and Louise Brooks in a scene from G.W. Pabst's 1928 masterpiece, Pandora's Box.

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[Avalon]

My Gods. *speechless*

 

[herringbonekid]

such naughty eyes.

 

[dr greg]

vamps?

Definitely in a class of her own, but I wonder if the "daring" look, as we see it, is more a reflection of how we see standards of the day through Hollywood eyes.
Topless women abounded in European films right up to the 30's and in public situations as well, there's famous footage of a ball in Paris in the 20's that would put most doof parties to shame.
I recall the first time I ever saw "La Bandera" with Gabin, and couldn't believe the naked women in it.
Nothing new under the sun they say.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Such naughty eyes.

-----------------"YES!"

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[dr greg]

vamps?

Definitely in a class of her own, but I wonder if the "daring" look, as we see it, is more a reflection of how we see standards of the day through Hollywood eyes.
Topless women abounded in European films right up to the 30's and in public situations as well, there's famous footage of the Four Arts Ball in Paris in the 20's that would put most doof parties to shame.

I recall the first time I ever saw "La Bandera" with Gabin, and couldn't believe the naked women in it.
Nothing new under the sun they say.

 

[Hondo]

Definitely in a class of her own, but I wonder if the "daring" look, as we see it, is more a reflection of how we see standards of the day through Hollywood eyes.

I don't look at it so much as nudity or even Hollywood when it comes to Louise Brooks but rather an era long gone, like lost art, no media like todays world. She definitely was a head of her time; I admire strong minded or willed women. The only thing that saddens me is “Death” as in Death be not proud.
It would have been amazing to talk with her, totally awesome woman.
Thanks to all for her images, now I’m hooked

 

[rubyredlocks]

As a hairstylist I hate to admit that I know more about her haircut than I do the woman.I've read a few blurbs here and there,collected some photos,but have yet to see one of her pictures.
Yet,there's something about her that draws me in.I can't quit looking at her,those eyes just beckon to you.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

... but have yet to see one of her pictures.

If you have the chance, start with Pandora's Box. After that, see Prix de Beaute and Diary of a Lost Girl. All three are available on DVD.


I'm a fan of the wonderful cinematography in Beggars of Life, but I don't think it's on DVD.


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[rubyredlocks]

Wonderful,I'll add them to my X-mas list.

 

[herringbonekid]

I can't quit looking at her,those eyes just beckon to you.

that's exactly the quality she has on screen. the camera just loves her and you can't stop looking.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

And that's exactly what Pandora's Box ended up being: an erotic affair between the camera lens and Louise Brooks. None of the film's other 'major' stars got as much 'face time' -- not even close.


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[Mojito]

When they made Brooksie, they broke the mold.

Love the images that have been posted. Did she ever take a bad photo in her youth? Even as an elderly woman, wracked with illness, she still looked striking.

A neat gin or two toast to her tonight, I think. Or maybe a Bacardi Cocktail. With a couple of flickering silver screen movies featuring the girl in the black helmet.

I'll just have to try not to become too "gincoherent".

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Did she ever take a bad photo in her youth?

There were a few bad photos here and there ... but I'll never post them.


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[herringbonekid]

she had her hair styled without the iconic black bob for a while, and though not bad, she seems to lose a bit of her zing. the bob with her face was genius.