The Anita Loos Page

( 1893-1981 )

Kissing your hand may make you feel very good but a diamond bracelet lasts forever.
Major Works
Gentlemen Prefer Blonds ( 1925 ).
But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes ( 1928 ). Sequel to the above.
Happy Birthday ( 1946 ). A play.
Gigi ( 1951 ). After Colette's novel.
A Mouse is Born ( 1951 ).
This Brunette Prefers Work ( 1956 ). Autobiographical.
No Mother to Guide Her ( 1961 ).
A Girl Like I ( 1966 ). Autobiographical.
Twice Over Lightly ( 1972 ). Co-Author: Helen Hays; a memoir.
Kiss Hollywood Goodbye ( 1974 ). Autobiographical.
Cast of Thousands ( 1976 ).
The Talmadge Girls ( 1978 ). About Constance and Norma Talmadge.
Several screenplays.( See The Flapper Age website below.)

About Anita Loos
Gary Carey, Anita Loos. Knopf, 1988.
Anita Loos and Other Flappers
Anita Loos from IMDB.

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