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Flappers, Speakeasies, and the Birth of Modern Culture

Flappers, Speakeasies, and the Birth of Modern Culture

2010Movie⏱️ 50mNot Rated
DocumentaryHistory
5.9
IMDB Rating
194 votes

Explores the culture and characters of the Jazz Age through the decade's heroine, the flapper.

Director
Anthony Mercaldi
Writers
N/A
Stars
Christina Giagos, Clara Bow, Louise Brooks
Release Date
March 1, 2010
Language
English
Country
United States
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
Christina Giagos
as Self - Narrator
Clara Bow
Clara Bow
as Self
Louise Brooks
Louise Brooks
as Self
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
as Self
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Gretchen Martin
as Self - Bebe Daniels

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color

🏷️ Keywords

flappersilent filmeducationalindependent film

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⭐ Featured Review

Dynamic period comes across in this documentary.
by kenthagen2010-10-03
8/10

"Very enjoyable show that generates a feel of the 20s that is rare in most works I've seen done of this period. I was impressed with the archival footage and the on camera experts who kept their comments short and to the point.I enjoyed the specific focus on the style and media coverage of women in that period that still serves as a template for the sensational approach that persist to this day. The period included so many firsts it makes for a rich and diverse subject that includes gangsters, scandals and Hollywood milestones. This documentary shows them all. It made me realize that celeb..."

📖 Synopsis

Explores the culture and characters of the Jazz Age through the decade's heroine, the flapper.