We’ve all seen those classic black and white pictures of the silent film era... the glamour with all the mystery and nostalgia from an infinite time forever captured in a photo. Silent film star, Louise Brooks is often at the center of those fascinating portraits. Although Brooks seems to be the picture-perfect poster girl from days gone by, her life was far from perfect. She lived through many dark days and suffered from bouts of profound depression. I was originally doing a story just on the life and work of Brooks. Then, I discovered an Italian connection, which so often happens. So, I am thrilled to share the story of Brooks on this blog about Italian art and cinema, because clearly she had an impact on both. I talked with Thomas Gladysz, an official expert on all things Louise Brooks. He told me about Brooks the person and Brooks the actress. He also talked about the Louise Brooks Society, an online community that he started to pay trib...
100+ YEARS OF THE GREAT ITALIAN MOVIEMAKERS