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Charlotte Brontë and Louise Brooks, Connections and the Art of Writing
For film lovers, the name Louise Brooks commands a position of high esteem. The silent film actress was a breathtakingly talented woman who achieved impressive acclaim in dance and literature. Charlotte Brontë, a towering literary figure, created nothing less than art when she introduced Jane Eyre to the world. Here, we examine what these two highly revered figures share in common. Louise Brooks, Timeless Ghost of the Silver Screen Most will know Louise Brooks for her unforgettable performances in silent film, especially from the works of Austrian director and cinematic artist extraordinaire, G.W. Pabst. She captivated audiences in films like Diary of a Lost Girl, and Pandora’s Box. There were…
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The Relation of ‘Lulu in Hollywood’ to ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Anyone looking to delve into the thoughts of the legendary actress Louise Brooks can find some delightful insights into the similarities between Lulu in Hollywood, Alice in Wonderland, and Through the Looking Glass. The big connection between the two is that Lulu’s Hollywood is a version of Alice’s Wonderland, seeing that all of the good people are sucked in under the power of producers. Comparing Lulu and Alice Perhaps one of the most direct most palpable connections between Lulu in Hollywood, Alice in Wonderland, and Through the Looking Glass is the portrayal of Hollywood as a realistic sort of Wonderland. Anyone who has ventured to the streets of Hollywood can…
