tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post629509710174523474..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: MANTRAP: WARNING! CLARA BOW USES WEAPONS OF MASS SEDUCTION!FlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-13306648248484034082014-08-29T19:28:27.723-04:002014-08-29T19:28:27.723-04:00Great choice for the blogathon Marsha. I haven'...Great choice for the blogathon Marsha. I haven't see it either but this is one I'll look for. I wouldn't have pictured Clara and Fleming as a couple - water and oil or something like that. But it probably worked magic for this movie.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-32814938505457879222014-08-29T18:44:51.893-04:002014-08-29T18:44:51.893-04:00I love "It girl"I love "It girl" Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581721590999378468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-15909545855483616452014-08-25T23:07:29.492-04:002014-08-25T23:07:29.492-04:00I knew you'd come out with something great for...I knew you'd come out with something great for the blogathon and you didn't disappoint me. I'm slowly trying to make my way through all the Clara Bow films (saw <i>Call Her Savage</i> recently and that was one crazy movie). This one definitely sounds like a must-see! The shot of her and Fleming together is adorable. Glad you decided to participate.Aubynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446079492480611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-17230918289356515272014-08-23T13:55:44.261-04:002014-08-23T13:55:44.261-04:00Great review! I've never seen this movie but y...Great review! I've never seen this movie but you've made me want to. 30 films by the time Bow was 21? That's pretty incredible. Thanks for a fun read! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-76117881267654984552014-08-22T00:11:26.506-04:002014-08-22T00:11:26.506-04:00Well...damn, this sounds like a real treat and a g...Well...damn, this sounds like a real treat and a great Clara Bow movie. Feel very sheepish that the only one of her films I've actually seen is "It," and that fairly recently.<br /><br />No matter, Marsha, I loved your entertaining and witty take on "Mantrap" (the name of the town, not Alverna/Clara's nickname?!?).The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-82798757919315634582014-08-21T18:10:07.246-04:002014-08-21T18:10:07.246-04:00This sounds terrific! Must see! I adore Clara Bow ...This sounds terrific! Must see! I adore Clara Bow (who doesn't?) and I'm trying to see more of her films. Great review, too!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-39456299360447945422014-08-21T15:52:05.879-04:002014-08-21T15:52:05.879-04:00I like how the women screenwriters turned Lewis...I like how the women screenwriters turned Lewis' story so the woman has more dimensions to her. I could see how Clara Bow must've enjoyed this part. <br /><a href="http://www.su-sieeemac.com" rel="nofollow">The View from the Top of the Ladder</a>Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-16558784612014151812014-08-21T15:51:50.275-04:002014-08-21T15:51:50.275-04:00I like how the women screenwriters turned Lewis...I like how the women screenwriters turned Lewis' story so the woman has more dimensions to her. I could see how Clara Bow must've enjoyed this part. <br /><a href="http://www.su-sieeemac.com" rel="nofollow">The View from the Top of the Ladder</a>Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-64948744736591349922014-08-21T15:24:53.863-04:002014-08-21T15:24:53.863-04:00I think I need a better schooling about Clara Bow,...I think I need a better schooling about Clara Bow, sinc I'm not quite familiar with her films. When my Myrna Loys schooling is over, I'll focus on Clara and Mantrap will be firts in the list. And I'm glad we have Eugene Pallette here!<br />But I kind of feel bad for being 21 and not nearly as great as Clara :(<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-90049489692783600192014-08-20T21:52:41.247-04:002014-08-20T21:52:41.247-04:00Rick - this really is a "must see" for a...Rick - this really is a "must see" for anyone who appreciates Clara Bow. She made some many formula pics for Paramount. Here, for once, she got a different story and a great director (who happened to be in love with her) and she just glows.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-55853958300441557222014-08-20T21:48:42.470-04:002014-08-20T21:48:42.470-04:00I have not seen this Clara Bow pic nor its talkie ...I have not seen this Clara Bow pic nor its talkie remake (UNTAMED). I certainly need to address not having seen the original. I can't believe that Ms. Bow had made so many movies by 21 (just compare that to today's actors). I read where one of the taglines was: "Silken siren...with claws." Hey, it sounds like she's just a fflirt--perhaps an excessive one :) And let me go on record stating that Mantrap is a cool name for a town. Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-38485388486485558532014-08-20T20:52:50.015-04:002014-08-20T20:52:50.015-04:00Thanks, Inge. This really is a must-see. If you ev...Thanks, Inge. This really is a must-see. If you ever saw Clara in anything else and thought she was great - this will knock your socks off.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-86815240954268972292014-08-20T20:14:02.667-04:002014-08-20T20:14:02.667-04:00I've yet to see this movie, but recognize some...I've yet to see this movie, but recognize some of the stills. Clara Bow truly looks luminous, and her energy, humor and effervescent personality come through. Thanks for a terrific review--as always.Inge Greguschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323620113075447220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-47233683330673135082014-08-20T16:25:11.364-04:002014-08-20T16:25:11.364-04:00CW - aq great cast -AND - it takes place in Canad...CW - aq great cast -AND - it takes place in Canada!!!!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-40346554900179531312014-08-20T16:24:44.360-04:002014-08-20T16:24:44.360-04:00Dawn - so wonderful to have you back!Dawn - so wonderful to have you back!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-46943560528349270382014-08-20T16:24:14.747-04:002014-08-20T16:24:14.747-04:00Fritzi - after selecting Mantrap with Clara Bow ho...Fritzi - after selecting Mantrap with Clara Bow how could I not toss it to you?FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-6783343945464765082014-08-20T16:23:45.364-04:002014-08-20T16:23:45.364-04:00Thank you, Beth Ann. I love this film because Clar...Thank you, Beth Ann. I love this film because Clara just totally turns it on its ear and takes over everything and everybody.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-68283503746907536952014-08-20T15:42:29.620-04:002014-08-20T15:42:29.620-04:00Clara is so appealing that she can get away with a...Clara is so appealing that she can get away with anything. What a wacky cast of fellows! An intriguing premise that I look forward to seeing. Thanks for this insightful review.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-74232173600160275532014-08-20T12:14:24.143-04:002014-08-20T12:14:24.143-04:00One of Clara best movies, Mantrap (1926), where sh...One of Clara best movies, Mantrap (1926), where she plays a girl from the big city of Minneapolis who's personality and stunning beauty that are the main focus of the film. if you are a Clara bow fan, this is definitely a film for you.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17916889442379099256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-88948615797440835632014-08-20T11:34:56.260-04:002014-08-20T11:34:56.260-04:00I enjoyed this movie enormously. After years in th...I enjoyed this movie enormously. After years in the poverty row doldrums, Bow's talent absolutely pops!<br />(Can I mention that Clara Bow and Ernest Torrence are the oddest movie couple ever?)<br />In any case, thanks so much for sharing why this is one of Bow's best.<br /><br />PS, thanks for choosing me to follow you :-)Fritzi Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866805242123627398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-72153285762535326622014-08-20T10:45:26.437-04:002014-08-20T10:45:26.437-04:00I'm happy you wrote about this movie! A lot of...I'm happy you wrote about this movie! A lot of viewers who are intrigued by flappers and Clara Bow might overlook this movie due to its mostly rural setting, but then they'd miss what you correctly call one of her best films. It's amazing how Bow can play an immature young lady who abandons her husband and uses another man to get away, a character that could fall into unsympathetic to unlikable due to these actions if played by another actress, yet earns our understanding and sympathy AND still entertains us. The male actors do a fine job, too. It's good of you to promote this film!Beth Ann Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719272883573214926noreply@blogger.com