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Clara Bow Biography
Birth Name:Clara Gordon Bow
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1924, she was named as the Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers Baby Star
- In December 1931, she got married to fellow actor Rex Bell
- Got her big break after deciding to enter a nationwide acting contest in 1921
- Was best known as "The It Girl" in Hollywood during the 1920s
- After deciding to leave Hollywood, she became a rancher
- In 1994, she was featured on a commemorative version of a U․S․ postage stamp
- Was in contention for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind․"
Awards
- 1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner