![]() Witherill’s credits include “John Wick” and “Drinking Buddies. Her image encouraged young women to choose a life for themselves instead of what was expected of them. Bow died in 1965 at the age of 60.īow was one of prime symbols of the Roaring Twenties. Born in 1905 into a desperately poor Brooklyn family. ![]() She became famous after winning Motion Picture magazine’s 1921 “Fame and Fortune” contest, and her performance as a shopgirl in the 1927 silent film “It” brought her global fame and the nickname “The It Girl.”īow appeared in 46 silent films and 11 talkies, including “Wings” and “Mantrap.” She retired from acting in 1931 after marrying actor Rex Bell. (Doubleday, 18.95) This rags-to-riches biography of Clara Bow is titillating and enthralling yet sad. We have wanted to do this project for a long time.”īow was born in the slums of Brooklyn into a family plagued with alcoholism and insanity. “She was an amazing actress and overcame countless obstacles in her rise to stardom. “The Clara Bow story is one of the most intriguing stories in all of Hollywood,” Silver said. ![]() Production is expected to begin in the first quarter. Stenn will adapt the script based on his book. Mike Witherill of MJW Media will produce along with David Silver, principle of Silver Bullet Entertainment. ![]()
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