Who were some movie stars of the time?
Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Greta Garbo and Mary Pickford to name a few. Musicals such as Maytime starring Jeannette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy were well received. Q: What were flappers? A: The Flapper Era was in the 1920’s. We in the Americas were happy the War was over and forged ahead with our lives. Flappers were dancers and dressed in silk or satin dresses,beaded at the top, heeled shoes with a strap across the instep. Hairdos were soft and curly. People were happy and carefree but this ended with the Stock Market Crash of 1929. This ruined many people and drove many to suicide. Q: A: –> Newspapers/Magazines Q: What sort of stuff did newspapers cover? A: Newspapers covered local events from accidents to local government – Everyone was trying to fix the economy and the break out of the war was essentially the beginning of financial recovery. Want Ads – Much the same as today in many respects but on a less grander scale. Houses for rent (our house rented for $8 a month) Articles for s
