Hoopla
1934
Clara Bow, the ultimate 'It Girl' of the 1920s, gets a spectacular send-off in this vibrant poster for her final film, Hoopla. The design is pure Art Deco adrenaline, smashing together a giant, moody close-up of the star's face with a lively carnival dancer to hint at the movie's circus setting. Interestingly, the text 'HOPPLA!' and 'Regi' (Swedish for Director) reveal this is a Scandinavian release of the 1933 Fox picture. Bow retired immediately after this movie, making this poster a colorful tombstone for the silent film era's biggest sex symbol.
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