Louise Brooks has to be one of the most modern silent stars I have ever seen. From the very first scene of this now famous film I was hooked on her. Her attitude, her looks and her personality which is ever so slightly mocking and yet eternally innocent at the same time. How amazing to watch a film with her as the star from 1929. I can understand now why so many millions of fans were fascinated by her. She plays Lulu ( now such a popular character title that it is almost a household name, added to which her style of haircut is known as a Lulu bob), who is the mistress of a well known and respected publisher. Lulu's powerful and captivating presence stops him from marrying the true object of his affections and he ends up resigned to marry her instead. Things happen and Lulu flees the country, ending up in London with her husband's son (ironically her best friend) where she *SPOILERS* unwittingly bumps into Jack the Ripper who happens to be stalking the streets. Her fate is sealed. Excellent idea for such an old film, although it's so refeshingly 'modern' in it's context that it's still a relevent type of movie today. Could be why it's constantly added to top 100 film lists. It's timeless really, and being able to see Louise Brooks in her upmost prime is a treat and privilege. The coolest flapper I've ever seen in early films yet. She has this magnetic image that means you can't take your eyes off her which you just do not see these days. Will be going in search of more of her work ( hopefully some is still available).
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