Honey I think she was a dame who drank straight from the bottle. Just grab a flask and go out shopping for new frocks…had she been able to be coaxed out of the house.
Even 85 years after she was en vogue, Louise still looks so modern. She was a professional dancer yet had a rather boyish physique that was perfect for flapper fashions. She defines that era but is also timeless. Her acting is like no one else's of the time. Not affected, not stagy; she's bright and mischievous or wily and decadent and you can't keep your eyes off her. The long years in purgatory and the rediscovery while she was still alive to enjoy it only add to the mystique.
I didn't learn of Ms. Brooks until hearing on the radio about her on the day she died in 1985. I went straight to the library and checked out her autobiography "Lulu in Hollywood." (1982) I've been fascinated with her ever since.
It is correct that Richard Leacock released this film in 1984, but the interview with Louise Brooks herself was done 10 years earlier in 1974. Sadly, by 1984 she was too ill for interviews or any correspondence due to her emphysema. :-(
I am sorry that she became so very disillusioned with herself & the world of film. Had she returned in her mature years to well-written film roles, she would have left the world with an even greater legacy--a mature woman acting in mature roles--embracing independent thinking. Imagine the marvels she would have created!
Louise was head strong and light years ahead of everyone in Hollywood. She couldn't be managed, if she said no It was no and there was no discussion. The Hollywood studio system was too rigid for her. Its a shame that so few have seen her films. I recommend Diary of A Lost Girl- she's amazing. She lights up the screen like no one else.
Luise Brooks is the most underrated actress on history of cinematography, I admire her, her expression, her sight, her voice (for some the reason she stop acting, but I don't think so). Thanks a lot for sharing this interview.
Why hasn't a film about Louise's life and films ever been done? You'd think actresses would be chomping at the bit to play her on the screen. She was decades ahead in style, outlook on life and expressing the internal life of her characters with such subtlety! She's hypnotic in her every appearance!!
There is a movie called The Chaperone, which was loosely based upon Louise Brooks early life. Totally agree with you there should be a movie which follows her career.
It seems that the trauma of abuse she suffered as a child took its toll in later life; but she was fortunate to live to see her talent and intellect appreciated. Not amoral but determined to enjoy life no matter what. Did not fit in to Hollywood mode.
A beautiful, inspiring, brilliant woman. Such an amazing creative talent, which went beyond acting to several other areas. Her writing particularly is striking. Totally self taught. The product of hard work and discipline.
Great! She's talking about Pabst and Dietrich as I talk about my neighbor butcher or my friend Marco... She, also, is brilliant-talking and so sweet with her night-vest...
Pretty fascinating interview-- available in 4 parts--- of a screen legend who was a Hollywood castaway, dropout and misfit-- I like the part where she says she had the most beautiful voice in Hollywood...... America has a talent for casting away good talent and art... OMD did Pandora's Box which I've also posted as a favorite !!!
7:08 the painting on the right was made by Louise; there's a photo of it in Barry Paris' bio of Louise. Not sure about the painting on the left, whether she did it or if it was a gift by some admirer like Man Ray.
+The Dynamic Divorcee The 50-minute interview with Louise Brooks was originally filmed in 1974, shot in her small apartment in Rochester, NY. From IMDB.
+Andre Chandler Louise Brooks died in August 8, t985. so it was 11 years later after this interview. which The 50-minute interview with Louise Brooks was originally filmed in 1974, shot in her small apartment in Rochester, NY.
This is real gold. Pop band, OMD's video taught me there was a b/w lass called Louise Brooks. This clip is educational. Wish I could get hold of "Pandora's Box"
Louise was one of the greatest icons from a bygone era. Today I just saw Diary Of A Lost Girl, I rented it from the Brooklyn Public Library- she was amazing, so beautiful and luminous. Its a pity she didn't make more films. I think she did make some bad career decisions, which she may have regretted later on. Nevertheless, what she left behind was extraordinary to say the least. Her style was timeless and today many continue to imitate her. Unsuccessfully I should add.
My guess is that she lived her life without apologies. It's on the internet somewhere that she made the interviewer go out and buy a fifth of gin so the both of them could get rip-roaring drunk at the end of the interview. I can see that.
'Brooksie' was indeed Wedekind's 'Lulu' - the erdgeist - she responded without censure to her every organic need: booze (and LOTS of it), sex, reckless living...the sad part is she was probably very talented across a range of disciplines and seems to have been overwhelmed by that: she opened Pandora's box and the shadows fell across her. So good to hear her speak lucidly, humanly, lightly. Anyone with the aplomb (or indifference) to be interviewed in a quilted housecoat is a true individual.
If it weren't for Tynan's obsession for and relationship with Brooks, we might not see so much mystique around her, and Colleen Moore and Clara Bow were infinitely more popular in their day. Colleen was more playful and fun, and Clara had the fun and warmth of Colleen and true sex appeal with heart and charisma. All were likeable, but Brooks gets more credit because of people like Tynan.
Louise Brooks, a true goddess, years ahead of her time, very liberated and outspoken was blacklisted in hollywood in the 1920's, the American public lost out!
Does anyone know who is singing in the film clip at the beginning? Are we hearing Louise Brook singing or has the voice of someone else been dubbed in? Louise Brooks had a wonderful speaking voice but I've never read or heard anything about her as a singer.
So, no one wants to come forward with comments?? Brilliant interview and most doubtful that of today's "starlets" when they're 70 or 80, could babble anything coherent ?? about that old media-- film.. also see OMD's PANDORA'S BOX song... evidently they were star-struck to create that song !!
Most doubtful that today's "starlets" when they are 20 or 30 could even come close to this. In their most drunken stupor could they produce an eighteenth of what Louise said and achieved? I think not. Talent in tinseltown is scarce indeed. I agree with you on so many levels- though, Louise really didn't give a shit back then. She paid for it later.
I'm just reading the biography of Louise Brooks by Barry Paris. Though Moore proceeded Brooks to the screen Louise had her hairstyle since childhood. The image Colleen Moore projected was much more wholesome and comedic. I did Google Colleen Moore to compare the look of both and Louise Brooks bob is a lot more stylish and subtle than Moore's blunter style. The book doesn't make mention of Louise's thoughts on Moore which wouldn't be all that surprising considering how dismissive she could be of Hollywood and its rivalries. :)
In her 70's she still had the energy and enthusiasm of a 7 year old. This is the magic of keeping your inner child alive.
the greatest regret of my life is that I was born too late to go out for margaritas with louise brooks
We can go
Honey I think she was a dame who drank straight from the bottle. Just grab a flask and go out shopping for new frocks…had she been able to be coaxed out of the house.
Even 85 years after she was en vogue, Louise still looks so modern. She was a professional dancer yet had a rather boyish physique that was perfect for flapper fashions. She defines that era but is also timeless. Her acting is like no one else's of the time. Not affected, not stagy; she's bright and mischievous or wily and decadent and you can't keep your eyes off her. The long years in purgatory and the rediscovery while she was still alive to enjoy it only add to the mystique.
You copy and pasted this from someone else.
@@Dynamatrix2000 - Yep and I truly hate when people do that. At least they read about the about the subject.
According to Wikipedia, this was released in 1984 but filmed a decade earlier. Great interview.
This interview was filmed in 1979. Extremely beautiful was Lulu.
I didn't learn of Ms. Brooks until hearing on the radio about her on the day she died in 1985. I went straight to the library and checked out her autobiography "Lulu in Hollywood." (1982) I've been fascinated with her ever since.
Louise was one of a kind, we are so lucky she let these film makers into her life!!!!!!!!!
*filmmakers
It is correct that Richard Leacock released this film in 1984, but the
interview with Louise Brooks herself was done 10 years earlier in 1974.
Sadly, by 1984 she was too ill for interviews or any correspondence due
to her emphysema. :-(
This is a touching document...
Louise will always be remembered
*documentary
"Pandora's Box" remains one of the most fascinating films ever!!!
And Louise Brooks was responsible for that!!!
The British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark wrote a song about her titled ‘Pandora’s Box’
I am sorry that she became so very disillusioned with herself & the world of film. Had she returned in her mature years to well-written film roles, she would have left the world with an even greater legacy--a mature woman acting in mature roles--embracing independent thinking. Imagine the marvels she would have created!
Louise was head strong and light years ahead of everyone in Hollywood. She couldn't be managed, if she said no It was no and there was no discussion. The Hollywood studio system was too rigid for her. Its a shame that so few have seen her films. I recommend Diary of A Lost Girl- she's amazing. She lights up the screen like no one else.
Luise Brooks is the most underrated actress on history of cinematography, I admire her, her expression, her sight, her voice (for some the reason she stop acting, but I don't think so).
Thanks a lot for sharing this interview.
Why hasn't a film about Louise's life and films ever been done? You'd think actresses would be chomping at the bit to play her on the screen. She was decades ahead in style, outlook on life and expressing the internal life of her characters with such subtlety! She's hypnotic in her every appearance!!
There is a movie called The Chaperone, which was loosely based upon Louise Brooks early life. Totally agree with you there should be a movie which follows her career.
Louise Brooks tenía una belleza impresionante.
She was a highly intelligent person and unique talent. I
It seems that the trauma of abuse she suffered as a child took its toll in later life; but she was fortunate to live to see her talent and intellect appreciated. Not amoral but determined to enjoy life no matter what. Did not fit in to Hollywood mode.
A beautiful, inspiring, brilliant woman.
Such an amazing creative talent, which went beyond acting to several other areas.
Her writing particularly is striking. Totally self taught. The product of hard work and discipline.
+hjklm gfdsq - Idiot!
+hjklm gfdsq what a moron you are.
The pure legend ! Just the legend.
A true original, a trailblazer and a hero! Thanks for posting this!!! :)
What a beauty even 10 years before she was gone. Rip my dear Louise.
I have a feeling that 1920s is closer to our time, especially the 2020s much more than any other decade of XX century.
British men seem to love her. She was without a doubt a dangerous beautiful vamp. Men were crawling on their hands and knees for her
This is simply delightful. I could have listened to this lady's remembrances ad infinitum.
Even as an older lady, Louise Brooks was beautiful.
shes so pretty like a little doll
how to thank you for posting that wonderful documentary!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Great!
She's talking about Pabst and Dietrich as I talk about my neighbor butcher or my friend Marco...
She, also, is brilliant-talking and so sweet with her night-vest...
She speaks very well, she could have easily done more talking pictures.
Recently I saw a high school picture of her on ebay. She looks amazing.
Pretty fascinating interview-- available in 4 parts--- of a screen legend who was a Hollywood castaway, dropout and misfit-- I like the part where she says she had the most beautiful voice in Hollywood...... America has a talent for casting away good talent and art... OMD did Pandora's Box which I've also posted as a favorite !!!
LOVE HER VOICE AND THE WAY SHE TELLS STORIES
Finally I found it, is a part of the "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington
7:08 the painting on the right was made by Louise; there's a photo of it in Barry Paris' bio of Louise. Not sure about the painting on the left, whether she did it or if it was a gift by some admirer like Man Ray.
i love her so much. rest in peace beautiful angel
The big band tune is "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington
Louise Brooks , Beautiful silent screen Actress.
Jessica lafortuna Actually she died in 1985 and was 79. She was the only woman that I ever loved that died.
It was exactly One Hundred and Fifteen Years ago from today that Louise Brooks came into this World ...
November 14 2021 (2359 hrs,)
what a life. bless you little lulu. rip
I saw her in a video by OMD and I fell in love with the girl in it.
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! Saw the docu a couple of decades ago and was never able to find a copy until now.
Fascinating.
BTW, she is 77 here. Her energy seems so young : ) . She died the next year, of heart failure.
+The Dynamic Divorcee The 50-minute interview with Louise Brooks was originally filmed in 1974, shot in her small apartment in Rochester, NY. From IMDB.
+The Dynamic Divorcee Hard to imagine she died just one year later. I think she may have died of a broken heart. Poor thing.
+Andre Chandler Louise Brooks died in August 8, t985. so it was 11 years later after this interview. which The 50-minute interview with Louise Brooks was originally filmed in 1974, shot in her small apartment in Rochester, NY.
Thanks for taking the time to clarify Ricky ..
Apartment 307
What a Goddess!Many Thanks.
Beautiful forever Louise.
She is adorable.
Louise Was Born On This Day 117 Years Ago ...
Pandora's Box (1929) Lives Forever ...
November 14 2023 (1840 hrs)
Nice to see she's kept her modesty...
Em pensar que se tem bons momentos da viagem, neles estão esses extras e uma madrugada feliz
she was so HOT!
she was a gem
gotta love lulu....so ahead of her time, and still is, she is a goddesss, thanx so much for the post.
i have her as the most beautiful woman of the 20s, without exception
This is real gold. Pop band, OMD's video taught me there was a b/w lass called Louise Brooks. This clip is educational. Wish I could get hold of "Pandora's Box"
watching it now on Turner Classic Movies, the cable t.v. station. might be on their website now, too.
Louise was one of the greatest icons from a bygone era. Today I just saw Diary Of A Lost Girl, I rented it from the Brooklyn Public Library- she was amazing, so beautiful and luminous. Its a pity she didn't make more films. I think she did make some bad career decisions, which she may have regretted later on. Nevertheless, what she left behind was extraordinary to say the least. Her style was timeless and today many continue to imitate her. Unsuccessfully I should add.
such a great lady!!!!!!!!!!!!
A great interview
My guess is that she lived her life without apologies. It's on the internet somewhere that she made the interviewer go out and buy a fifth of gin so the both of them could get rip-roaring drunk at the end of the interview. I can see that.
'Brooksie' was indeed Wedekind's 'Lulu' - the erdgeist - she responded without censure to her every organic need: booze (and LOTS of it), sex, reckless living...the sad part is she was probably very talented across a range of disciplines and seems to have been overwhelmed by that: she opened Pandora's box and the shadows fell across her. So good to hear her speak lucidly, humanly, lightly. Anyone with the aplomb (or indifference) to be interviewed in a quilted housecoat is a true individual.
@lickitbebe It's called Prix de Beauté.
looooooooooooooooooove her...super fab!
2:49 "...some guy in Berlin called Pabst"
If it weren't for Tynan's obsession for and relationship with Brooks, we might not see so much mystique around her, and Colleen Moore and Clara Bow were infinitely more popular in their day. Colleen was more playful and fun, and Clara had the fun and warmth of Colleen and true sex appeal with heart and charisma. All were likeable, but Brooks gets more credit because of people like Tynan.
Thank you for this!
I'll definitely have to do that. Thanks for the tip.
radiant smile ;)
Louise Brooks, a true goddess, years ahead of her time, very liberated and outspoken was blacklisted in hollywood in the 1920's, the American public lost out!
i love her robe
Thanks for the information. I'm gonna to watch that movie. There's something so sexy about Louise Brooks; undefinable like Bettie Page of the 50s.
I am extremely interested!
I love this women
Does anyone know who is singing in the film clip at the beginning? Are we hearing Louise Brook singing or has the voice of someone else been dubbed in? Louise Brooks had a wonderful speaking voice but I've never read or heard anything about her as a singer.
Seems like the kind of gal you could have a beer with.
She was very intelligent and lots talent….she didn’t allow greedy and inmoral Hollywood swallowed her….a woman hard to find….so pretty girl…
What is the song at 3:15 ? My God love that sound
Was this filmed from her apartment in Rochester?
Where is the song from?
Idol
So, no one wants to come forward with comments?? Brilliant interview and most doubtful that of today's "starlets" when they're 70 or 80, could babble anything coherent ?? about that old media-- film.. also see OMD's PANDORA'S BOX song... evidently they were star-struck to create that song !!
Most doubtful that today's "starlets" when they are 20 or 30 could even come close to this. In their most drunken stupor could they produce an eighteenth of what Louise said and achieved? I think not. Talent in tinseltown is scarce indeed.
I agree with you on so many levels- though, Louise really didn't give a shit back then. She paid for it later.
What kind of piece of music is this from 3:13 ?
love u lulu my darling
And which film was the beginning clip from?
What is the date of the interview ?
when was this documentary made
That "fascinating" would-be reader was Katharine Hepburn!!!
But I love the sadly misguided Louise Brooks too!!!
I wonder what she thought of Colleen More, and I wonder whom came first. They are almost identical in looks and hair.
+Mytube777 Lulu came first.She made "The Bob" famous.
I'm just reading the biography of Louise Brooks by Barry Paris. Though Moore proceeded Brooks to the screen Louise had her hairstyle since childhood. The image Colleen Moore projected was much more wholesome and comedic. I did Google Colleen Moore to compare the look of both and Louise Brooks bob is a lot more stylish and subtle than Moore's blunter style. The book doesn't make mention of Louise's thoughts on Moore which wouldn't be all that surprising considering how dismissive she could be of Hollywood and its rivalries. :)
Totally unrecognizable without the bobbed hair and bangs.
I wanted to ask that, too?
Read her biography - it wasn't.
Wasn't she wonderful ❤
For the many people who asked what year this interview took place in, it's 1984.
its a bed jacket
Actually it was a mixture of the two.
I want to know how she managed to live in relative seclusion for most of her life. Sounds like a dandy idea.
Jonathan Heid easy, films were not seen as an art form until the mid to late sixties. Louise had vanished from Hollywood during the 30's
@@TrangPakbabynot exactly she started returning in the 50s when she was declared the greatest actress she still had connections
I don't recognize her from what she looked like in the 1920's; it must be that pony tail.
What a horribly sad life she had. Like Lulu, she only was what men wanted her to be.
wtf
Thank you so much for sharing this exquisite documentary of this truly remarkable woman.