Anita Loos: Guest Committee Of The 1920s

Guest Committee

The 1920s was a time of change for the United States. It was a time of innovation, economic growth, and social status. With this “new era” springing about change it gave people a chance to reinvent themselves. People were able to get more jobs that had higher wages. People were making more money than ever before that it gave them extra money and extra time. Due to all the extra money and time they had more time to do as they please. Society now had time to use to learn new skills and pass the time doing things they enjoy. They were now learning how to sing or play an instrument, writing poetry and books, women were becoming active in fighting for equal rights. People were even going out and participating in illegal activity. With all this time and money people would use this to go out to movies, speakeasies, and parties. With all these people out partying and mingling with other people they began to build up their social status.

There were many types of people in the “new era.” It ranged from bootleggers, to musicians, to flappers, and writers, athletes and actors, etc. All of

This made actors prosper and directors thrive as people came out to watch their films. One important figure in the entertainment business was Anita Loos. Loos was author, screenwriter, and a playwright. She became very well known for her film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes which starring Marilyn Monroe. Another actor of the twenties was Al Jolson. Al Jolson was an american singer, comedian, and actor. He starred in an important film called The Jazz Singer which introduced African American music to audiences all over the world. One actress who was considered the “it” girl of the 1920s was Clara Bow. Bow was starred in 55 movies throughout her career. She starred in many silent-films. Bow got a lot of attention for the film It. She married and retired at the age