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Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl (1999): Cast

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Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl is a 1999 documentary directed by Hugh Munro Neely, starring Clara Bow, Gary Cooper and Marilyn Monroe. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
Hugh Munro Neely
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl About?

The premise of Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl without spoilers.

Combining excerpts from more than 25 of her movies, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of Clara Bow, the silent‑era screen’s first sex symbol known as the “It” girl. Interspersed with archival footage are interviews with her relatives, friends and colleagues, offering personal recollections and insight into her lasting influence on Hollywood.

Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl Themes & Keywords

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  • film director
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Cast & crew

Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl Cast & Characters

Clara Bow leads the cast, with Gary Cooper and Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Hugh Munro Neely; 30 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hugh Munro Neely

More films directed by Hugh Munro Neely: The Woman with the Hungry Eyes, Complicated Women, Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies and Mary Pickford: A Life on Film.

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Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl Also Known As

Also known as “It Clara Bow Discovering The It Girl”.

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Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl?

Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl released?

Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl was released on June 14, 1999.

Who directed Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl?

Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl was directed by Hugh Munro Neely.

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Who is in the cast of Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl?

Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl stars Clara Bow, Gary Cooper and Marilyn Monroe, among 30 credited actors.

Does Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl have a post-credit scene?

No. Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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