Clara Bow

American actress Clara Bow was born in Brooklyn, New York, and became one of the most famous stars of the silent film era. She started acting at around age 15 and was active from 1921 to 1947, appearing in 46 silent films and 11 talkies. Her role as a plucky shopgirl in the film It brought her global fame and the nickname 'The It Girl'.

Bow personified the Roaring Twenties and was described as its leading sex symbol. She was named the first box-office draw in 1928 and 1929, and second in 1927 and 1930. At the peak of her popularity, she received over 45,000 fan letters in a single month. Her presence in a movie was said to nearly guarantee investors a safe return.

In 1931, Bow married actor Rex Bell. Two years later, she retired from acting and became a rancher in Nevada. Her final film, Hoop-La, was released in 1933. She died of a heart attack in September 1965, at age 60. She had red hair, stood 5'4" tall, and had a natural, average build.