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It (1927); Children of Divorce (1927)

It (1927)
January 11, 2013 - 7:30 pm

Musical accompaniment will be provided by Cliff Retallick.

It (1927)

"You can't get away from this Clara Bow girl. She certainly has that certain 'It'...and she just runs away with the film" - Variety

Directed by Clarence Badger

In her most famous role, Clara Bow stars as Betty Lou Spence, a feisty shopgirl with a certain irresistible sex appeal, who falls for her new boss, wealthy department store owner Cyrus Waltham. Intent on landing him as her husband, Betty turns on the charm—and the scheming—in this effervescent rags-to-riches romance that defined the flapper era.

Famous Players-Lasky Corp. Screenwriter: Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton. Cinematographer: H. Kinley Martin. Editor: E. Lloyd Sheldon. Cast: Clara Bow, Antonio Moreno, William Austin, Jacqueline Gadsdon, Gary Cooper. 

35mm, b/w, silent, 72 min.

Children of Divorce (1927)

Directed by Frank Lloyd

In a rare dramatic star turn, Bow displays remarkable versatility as a spoiled socialite who schemes to ensnare her best friend’s suitor. Gary Cooper (a Bow beau at the time) makes his leading man debut and an uncredited Josef von Sternberg shot retake scenes.

Famous Players-Lasky Corp. Screenwriter: Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton. Cinematographer: Victor Milner. Editor: E Lloyd Sheldon. Cast: Clara Bow, Esther Ralston, Gary Cooper, Einar Hanson, Norman Trevor. 

35mm, b/w, silent, 72 min.