Louise Brooks

Mary Louise Brooks popularly known as Louise Brooks (14 November 1906 – 8 August 1985) was born in Cherryvale, Kansas. She began her career as a dancer in 1922. She landed with a five-year contract with Paramount Pictures when producer Walter Wanger noticed her in 1925. Louise Brooks starred in the silent film, ‘The Street of Forgotten Men’ in 1925. She soon bagged many leading roles in silent movies that belonged to the comedy genre. She particularly made a mark as a vamp in the movie ‘A Girl in Every Port.’ Soon, Louise Brooks hobnobbed with the rich and famous and even set trends. She was known for her bob haircut and was the one who basically set this trend in the 1920’s. Her subtle style remained to be her forte in silent films. She also inspired pop diva, Madonna in many ways, which is visible in Madonna’s videos ‘Rain’ and ‘I’ll Remember’!