“How did a young girl from Kansas become the most seductive image ever captured on film, and then just disappear?” For a long time, that question has intrigued, baffled and even perplexed Scott Howe, a fan of the silent film star Louise Brooks... read the rest of this article at the Examiner.com

Thomas Gladysz is a widely published arts journalist with an interest in silent film and the Jazz Age. His special passion is the silent film star Louise Brooks. Gladysz has written articles, contributed to books, organized exhibits, hosted events, and introduced the actress' films around the United States. In 1995, Gladysz founded the Louise Brooks Society, an internationally known on-line archive and fan club devoted to the silent film star. (from Examiner.com).

Thomas has offered to give our Louise Brooks film (in preproduction) a plug at Examiner.com. So please watch for it, and spread the word.

Although (spoiler alert) the story ultimately ends badly for Louise's character, this clip from the film's opening moments have her frolicking on the beach.

ADDED BONUS: You get to hear the theme song as Louise mouths the words in French. Incidentally, Louise never took the time to learn French, nor German, although she made three foreign films in Europe.

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Within these clips, there are some great examples of Louise Brooks's more "naturalistic" style of acting which looks remarkably different than the typical style of acting from the silent period.

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Here, you can watch Louise really cuttin' a rug out on the dance floor...

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This A short clip from the 1926 movie "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em," starring Louise Brooks. You can see in this clip, some of the flirtatious style that gave Louise Brooks her allure...

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It is my pleasure to announce that actress Mary Beth Barber has agreed to play the part of Louise Brooks from her "middle period."

It was during this time that Louise Brooks had reached her lowest point. Having been blackballed in Hollywood she moved back home to Kansas. Soon, however, she had to shut down a failing dance studio. This was, she thought, her final disgrace. She again packed her bags hoping for something better back in New York. Desperate and destitute, she resorted to working as an escort for a brief period. It was during this time that Louise Began a life as a recluse, but her path was about to change.

I am excited to report that Toni Corbett has graciously agreed to take on the role of the elderly Louise Brooks. At this point in Louise's life, she was relishing in a rebirth of popularity and finally getting credit for her literary talents.

Toni's characterization will be a great addition to this project.