What Happened to Clara Bow? Pt 1. The Heartbreaking Rise & Fall of Hollywood's 1st It Girl

A story on how Clara Bow lived a childhood of unbelievable trauma. She grew up in Brooklyn New York during a time of death, poverty and illness. Both of Clara Bow’s parents abused and neglected her, leading Clara to grow up too quickly. Her dream of a life of acting and becoming a star gave her hope to one day escape her family.

Clara Bow lived a life filled with unbelievable trauma while finding escape through the pursuit of her dreams that led her to become Hollywood’s very first It Girl.


Sensitive Topics: death, suicide, emotional, verbal and physical abuse.

Sources:
"Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild" by David Stenn
The Los Angeles Times via Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/th...
UNLV: https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/...
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