Friday, April 8, 2011

Statue luminaire représentant Louise Brooks

This art deco sculpture is said to represent Louise Brooks. I have my doubts. At best, it is an approximate look alike. This piece, which looks like bronze but is described as plaster, is for sale on eBay. The seller lives in France.

Does anyone know anything about this piece? Or the artist? I would be interested to find out more.

On it's eBay page, there is a photo of the base of the sculpture which shows the artist's signature. I can't quite make it out.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Louise Brooks films screen in London and Dublin Sunday

Sunday is the day to catch a Louise Brooks' silent film if you live in either London or Dublin. My new article on examiner.com covers the events.
On Sunday, April 10th, the British Film Institute is showing Beggars of Life, a1928 American silent film. This special screening, part of the 14th annual British Silent Film Festival, takes place at the BFI Southbank in London. Accompanying the film will be The Dodge Brothers, who will be joined on-stage by the acclaimed silent film accompanist Neil Brand.
And over in Dublin, the Irish instrumental group 3epkano will be performing their soundtrack to the 1929 German classic Diary Of A Lost Girl. This special screening will take place at a popular Dublin venue known as The Button Factory.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Louise Brooks film shows in Toronto on April 6

It’s the Old Army Game will be shown on Wednesday April 6 at 8:30 pm at the Fox Theater, 236 Queen Street East, in Toronto, Canada.



My short history of Toronto's long love affair with Louise Brooks can be found at "Louise Brooks film featured at Toronto Silent Film Festival" on examiner.com. Be sure and check it out, including the accompanying photo gallery, links and video.


I would love to hear from anyone who attends this historic event. Please post your observations in the comments field.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Who Is the Exotic Black Orchid?

Be sure and check out Andi Brooks' rockin' Louise Brooks inspired song "Who Is the Exotic Black Orchid" at

Might a couple of the other songs on this playlist also be inspire by our Miss Brooks? Listen and you be the judge.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Documentary filmmaker Richard Leacock dead at age 89

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Richard Leacock has died. He was 89 years old. Leacock, along with fellow directors D.A. Pennebaker, Robert Drew and the Maysles Brothers, helped pioneer the nonfiction format known as “direct cinema,” or Cinéma Vérité. His film-making carer spanned the years 1935 to 1996.

In 1984, he released Lulu in Berlin, a 50 minute filmed interview with Louise Brooks (intercut with film clips)  shot in the 1970's. It is remarkable and rare document, and has often been incorporated into other documentaries and television programs. I had a chance to meet and speak with Leacock a few years back, when Lulu in Berlin and another of his documentaries was shown here in San Francisco. You can read more about the man and his work at www.richardleacock.com

The entirety of Lulu in Berlin can be found on YouTube. Part one is embeded below.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Diary of a Lost Girl now at Southern Utah University

I am pleased to report that Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah now has The Diary of a Lost Girl (Louise Brooks edition) on their shelves. Southern Utah University is the 16 WorldCat reporting library to acquire the book.

Don't forget to ask your local or university library to get a copy. More info about the book at http://www.pandorasbox.com/diary.html

Monday, March 7, 2011

A portrait of Louise Brooks, by M.I. Boris

A portrait of Louise Brooks, by M.I. Boris

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Another Louise Brooks postcard

I think this is one of the loveliest images of Louise Brooks....it stands apart from so many other portraits of the actress in that she is not wearing her trademark bob.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Louise Brooks postcard

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