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- Louise Brooks is buried at the [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1581/louise-brooks Holy Sepulchre Cemetery] in Rochester. Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at its ["Dryden Theatre"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.	+ Louise Brooks is buried at the [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1581/louise-brooks Holy Sepulchre Cemetery] in Rochester. Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects were willed to and are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at its ["Dryden Theatre"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.

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	+ Paris, Barry. "Lulu in Rochester." American Film, September, 1986.

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- Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at its ["Dryden Theatre"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.	+ Louise Brooks is buried at the [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1581/louise-brooks Holy Sepulchre Cemetery] in Rochester. Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at its ["Dryden Theatre"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.
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	+ Brooks, Louise. "Rolick Receives Response From Louise Brooks." [Onondaga Community College] The Blue Banner, February, 14, 1969.

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- '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing at an early age, and at age 15, moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The prestigious ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada for two seasons, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York. Their Rochester stops included performances at the ["Eastman Theater"] on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies in New York City.	+ '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing at an early on, and at age 15, moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The prestigious ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada for two seasons, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York. Their Rochester stops included performances at the ["Eastman Theater"] on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies in New York City.
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- In 1925, Brooks signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), "Its the Old Army Game" (1926, with W.C. Fields) and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929), among other films. All of these movies were shown locally at the Eastman, Family, Piccadilly, Regent, or Strand theaters during the 1920s.	+ In 1925, Brooks signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films shot on the East Coast -- most at the Astoria Studio in Queens -- include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood in early 1927, Brooks appeared in "The City Gone Wild" (1927), "Now We're in the Air" (1927), "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929), among other films. All of these movies were shown locally at the Eastman, Family, Piccadilly, Regent, or Strand theaters during the 1920s.
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- It is well known that Brooks' irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood. After being denied a raise, the actress quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" (1929) and "Diary of a Lost Girl" (1929), and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute" (1930). On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" (1931), and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders" (1938), a western starring John Wayne.	+ It is well known that Brooks' irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood. After being denied a raise, the actress quit Paramount and went to work in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" (1929) and "Diary of a Lost Girl" (1929), and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute" (1930). On her return to Hollywood, Brooks had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" (1931), and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders" (1938), a western starring John Wayne.
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- '''WNY Newspaper Articles About Louise Brooks'''	+ '''Related Western New York Newspaper Articles About Louise Brooks'''
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	+ Rolick, Jeff. "Louise Brooks - Silent Film Star Rediscovered by Banner Reporter." [Onondaga Community College] The Blue Banner, February, 14, 1969.
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- Garner, Jack. "A Golden Age gala." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, November 6, 1982. - Garner, Jack. "Curtain calls from a Hollywood past." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Nov 7, 1982. - Garner, Jack. "Recalling the artistry of Louise Brooks." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, April 22, 1984. - Garner, Jack. "A sadness for what might have been . . . ." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985. - Pittman, Mark. "'Oh, she could tell a story,' says neighbor." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985. - Garner, Jack. "Louise Brooks dies." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985.	+ Garner, Jack. "A Golden Age gala." Democrat and Chronicle, November 6, 1982. + Garner, Jack. "Curtain calls from a Hollywood past." Democrat and Chronicle, Nov 7, 1982. + Garner, Jack. "Recalling the artistry of Louise Brooks." Democrat and Chronicle, April 22, 1984. + Garner, Jack. "A sadness for what might have been . . . ." Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985. + Pittman, Mark. "'Oh, she could tell a story,' says neighbor." Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985. + Garner, Jack. "Louise Brooks dies." Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985.
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- Paris, Barry. "Lulu in Rochester." American Film, September, 1986.

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- In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), "Its the Old Army Game" (1926, with W.C. Fields) and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929), among other films. All of these movies were shown locally in the 1920s at the Eastman, Family, Piccadilly, Regent, or Strand theaters.	+ In 1925, Brooks signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), "Its the Old Army Game" (1926, with W.C. Fields) and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929), among other films. All of these movies were shown locally at the Eastman, Family, Piccadilly, Regent, or Strand theaters during the 1920s.
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- It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" (1929) and "Diary of a Lost Girl" (1929), and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute" (1930). On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" (1931), and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders" (1938), a western starring John Wayne.	+ It is well known that Brooks' irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood. After being denied a raise, the actress quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" (1929) and "Diary of a Lost Girl" (1929), and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute" (1930). On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" (1931), and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders" (1938), a western starring John Wayne.
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- After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"]. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to the city to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.	+ After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"]. In 1956, at Card's urging, she moved to the city to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.
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- Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death was front page news in Rochester, and made headlines around the world. In the fall of 1985, the University of Rochester screened a series of Brooks' films to commemorate the actress. In 1989, a biography by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the [https://www.pandorasbox.com Louise Brooks Society] was formed to honor the legacy of the dancer and actress. In 1998, Turner Classic Movies debuted a documentary, "Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu."	+ Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death was front page news in Rochester, and made headlines around the world. In the fall of 1985, the University of Rochester screened a series of Brooks' films to commemorate the then recently deceased actress. In 1989, a biography by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the [https://www.pandorasbox.com Louise Brooks Society] was formed to honor the legacy of the dancer and actress. (That website contains a detailed [https://www.pandorasbox.com/life_and_times_of_louise_brooks/timeline-2-2 chronology] of Brooks' life which includes many references to Rochester.) In 1998, Turner Classic Movies debuted a documentary, "Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu." Since then, additional books, DVDs, exhibits, films, and film retrospectives have celebrated the actress, who is now considered a 20th century icon.
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- Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at the ["Dryden Theatre"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.	+ Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at its ["Dryden Theatre"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.

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- Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at the ["Dryden Theater"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.	+ Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at the ["Dryden Theatre"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.

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- '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing at an early age, and at age 15, moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York, including Rochester. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both in New York City.	+ '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing at an early age, and at age 15, moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The prestigious ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada for two seasons, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York. Their Rochester stops included performances at the ["Eastman Theater"] on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies in New York City.
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- In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929) among other films. All of these films were shown locally in the 1920s at the Eastman, Family, Picadilly, Regent, and Strand threaters.	+ In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), "Its the Old Army Game" (1926, with W.C. Fields) and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929), among other films. All of these movies were shown locally in the 1920s at the Eastman, Family, Piccadilly, Regent, or Strand theaters.
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- It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood machine. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" (1929) and "Diary of a Lost Girl" (1929) and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute" (1930). On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" (1931) and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders" (1938), a western with John Wayne.	+ It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" (1929) and "Diary of a Lost Girl" (1929), and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute" (1930). On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" (1931), and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders" (1938), a western starring John Wayne.
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- After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.	+ After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"]. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to the city to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.
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- Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death was front page news in Rochester, and made headlines around the world. In 1989, a biography by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the [https://www.pandorasbox.com Louise Brooks Society] was formed to honor the legacy of the dancer and actress.	+ Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death was front page news in Rochester, and made headlines around the world. In the fall of 1985, the University of Rochester screened a series of Brooks' films to commemorate the actress. In 1989, a biography by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the [https://www.pandorasbox.com Louise Brooks Society] was formed to honor the legacy of the dancer and actress. In 1998, Turner Classic Movies debuted a documentary, "Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu."

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- '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing in Kansas at an early age, and eventually moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York state, including Rochester. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both in New York City.	+ '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing at an early age, and at age 15, moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York, including Rochester. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both in New York City.
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- In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929) among other films. All of these films were shown locally in the 1920s.	+ In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929) among other films. All of these films were shown locally in the 1920s at the Eastman, Family, Picadilly, Regent, and Strand threaters.
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- After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the George Eastman House in Rochester. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.	+ After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.
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- Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death made front page news in Rochester, and headlines around the world. In 1989, a biography by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the Louise Brooks Society was formed to honor the dancer and actress.	+ Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death was front page news in Rochester, and made headlines around the world. In 1989, a biography by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the [https://www.pandorasbox.com Louise Brooks Society] was formed to honor the legacy of the dancer and actress.
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- Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at the Dryden Theater, and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.	+ Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at the ["Dryden Theater"], and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.

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- In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus," "A Social Celebrity," and "Love Em and Leave Em". After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "The Canary Murder Case" among other films. All of these films were shown locally in the 1920s.	+ In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus" (1926), "A Social Celebrity" (1926), and "Love Em and Leave Em" (1926). After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port" (1928), "Beggars of Life" (1928), and "The Canary Murder Case" (1929) among other films. All of these films were shown locally in the 1920s.
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- It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood machine. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" and "Diary of a Lost Girl," and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute." On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders," a western with John Wayne in 1938.	+ It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood machine. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" (1929) and "Diary of a Lost Girl" (1929) and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute" (1930). On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" (1931) and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders" (1938), a western with John Wayne.
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- After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.	+ After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the George Eastman House in Rochester. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.
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- Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death made front page news in Rochester, and headlines around the world. In 1989, a biography of the actress by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the Louise Brooks Society was formed to honor the dancer and actress.	+ Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death made front page news in Rochester, and headlines around the world. In 1989, a biography by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the Louise Brooks Society was formed to honor the dancer and actress.
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- Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman, and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.	+ Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman at the Dryden Theater, and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.

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- '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing in Kansas at an early age, and eventually moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York state. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both in New York City.	+ '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing in Kansas at an early age, and eventually moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York state, including Rochester. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both in New York City.
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- In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus," "A Social Celebrity" and "Love Em and Leave Em". After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "The Canary Murder Case" among other films.	+ In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus," "A Social Celebrity," and "Love Em and Leave Em". After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "The Canary Murder Case" among other films. All of these films were shown locally in the 1920s.
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- It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood machine. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she the three films upon which her reputation rests, the German productions "Pandora's Box" and "Diary of a Lost Girl," and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute." On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders," a western with John Wayne in 1938.	+ It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood machine. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she made the three films upon which her reputation rests, two German productions "Pandora's Box" and "Diary of a Lost Girl," and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute." On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders," a western with John Wayne in 1938.
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- Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. In 1989, a biography of the actress by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim.	+ Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack on August 8, 1985. Her death made front page news in Rochester, and headlines around the world. In 1989, a biography of the actress by Barry Paris was published to wide acclaim. In 1995, the Louise Brooks Society was formed to honor the dancer and actress. + + Some of Brooks' papers and personal effects are housed at the George Eastman House, now the George Eastman Museum. Over the years, all of Brooks' surviving films have been shown at Eastman, and in 2006, to mark the centenary of the actress, the museum mounted an exhibit celebrating her career.

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- '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing in Kansas at an early age, and eventually moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included futurre great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York state. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Densiahwn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both located in New York City.	+ '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing in Kansas at an early age, and eventually moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included future great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York state. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Denishawn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both in New York City.
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- In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus," "A Social Celebrity" and "Love Em and Leave Em". After moving to Hollywood, Brooks apperared in "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "The Canary Murder Case.	+ In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus," "A Social Celebrity" and "Love Em and Leave Em". After moving to Hollywood, Brooks appeared in "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "The Canary Murder Case" among other films.
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- After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. In 1956, at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.	+ After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. In 1956, and at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.
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- '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Kansas on November 14, 1906. Ms. Brooks began dancing in Kansas at an early age, eventually moved to New York, joined the Ziegfeld Follies and became an early silent-film star. In 1925 at the age of 18, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures and began filming the "The Street of Forgotten Men." Others movies that she appeared in are "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "Pandora's Box." It is well documented that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running the Hollywood machine. There was so much friction she quit Paramount and moved to Europe to film "Diary of a Lost Girl" and "Prix de Beaute."	+ '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on November 14, 1906. She began dancing in Kansas at an early age, and eventually moved to New York City to study with and then join the Denishawn Dance Company. The ensemble, which included futurre great Martha Graham, toured the United States and Canada, and performed in numerous cities and towns in New York state. Their Rochester stops included performances at the Eastman Theater on November 1, 1922 and November 21, 1923. Following her departure from Densiahwn, Brooks joined danced in the chorus of the George White Scandals and then Ziegfeld Follies, both located in New York City.
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- On her return to Hollywood, she appeared in minor roles, including a bit part in "The Public Enemy" in 1931, and retired after making minor westerns. Her last film was "Overland Stage Raiders" with John Wayne in 1938. After years of obscurity, in 1955 Miss Brooks struck up a relationship with Mr. James Card in New York. At the time, Mr. Card was the curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. At Card's urging, she moved to Rochester in 1956 to research films at the Eastman House archives for articles she wrote for several film journals. In 1982 she published "Lulu in Hollywood," a collection of essays on her life.	+ In 1925, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures; her first film was an uncredited bit part in "The Street of Forgotten Men." Subsequent films made on the East Coast include "The American Venus," "A Social Celebrity" and "Love Em and Leave Em". After moving to Hollywood, Brooks apperared in "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "The Canary Murder Case.
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- Louise Brooks lived in Rochester from 1956 until her death of a heart attack in ["1985"]. Her only published address was 7 North Goodman Street.	+ It is well known that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running Hollywood machine. After being denied a raise, Brooks quit Paramount and worked in Europe where she the three films upon which her reputation rests, the German productions "Pandora's Box" and "Diary of a Lost Girl," and an early French sound film, "Prix de Beaute." + On her return to Hollywood, she had trouble finding work, and only appeared in minor roles in lesser films, such as the pre-code farce "God's Gift to Women" and her last film, "Overland Stage Raiders," with John Wayne in 1938.
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	+ After years of obscurity, some of it spent living in NYC, Brooks struck up a relationship with James Card, then the film curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. In 1956, at Card's urging, she moved to Rochester to view and research film at the Eastman House. Her resulting articles were published in various film journals at home and abroad, and were later collected into "Lulu in Hollywood," a 1982 collection of essays.
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	+ Anonymous. "Louise Brooks, Latest Find, Enters Movies as a Dancer." Utica Daily Press, June 19, 1925.
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	+ Garner, Jack. "Louise Brooks dies." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985. + Anonymous. "Glamour faded." Rochester Times Union editorial, August 13, 1985.

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	+ Anonymous. "Star Lights." Syracuse Herald, March 5, 1926. + Anonymous. "Louise Brooks, Latest Find, Enters Movies as a Dancer." Utica Daily Press, June 19, 1925. + Clune, Henry. "Seen and Heard." Democrat & Chronicle, October 25, 1959. + Anonymous. "Screen Star." [Rochester Catholic Diocese] Courier Journal, April 12, 1963. + Price, Theodore. "Louise Brooks- alias Dixie Dugan- ... in Rochester...." Democrat & Chronicle, Nov 5, 1972.

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	+ + + + + '''WNY Newspaper Articles About Louise Brooks''' + Garner, Jack. "Portraits from Memory." Democrat & Chronicle, March 28, 1982. + Garner, Jack. "A Golden Age gala." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, November 6, 1982. + Garner, Jack. "Curtain calls from a Hollywood past." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Nov 7, 1982. + Garner, Jack. "Recalling the artistry of Louise Brooks." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, April 22, 1984. + Garner, Jack. "A sadness for what might have been . . . ." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985. + Pittman, Mark. "'Oh, she could tell a story,' says neighbor." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, August 9, 1985. + Anonymous. "Greece Resident Was Special Fan of Louise Brooks." Greece Post, August 13, 1985. + Anonymous. "Eastman House given actress collection." Utica Daily Press, April 19, 1986. + Paris, Barry. "Lulu in Rochester." American Film, September, 1986. + Paris, Barry. "Sincerely, Louise." Democrat & Chronicle, November 19, 1986. + Simon, Jeff. "She Was the Real Lulu." Buffalo News, April 20, 1990. + Chase, Anthony. "Louise Brooks, A Rare Film Treat." Buffalo News, April 22, 1990.

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- On her return to Hollywood, she appeared in minor roles, including a bit part in "The Public Enemy" in 1931, and retired after making minor westerns. Her last film was "Overland Stage Raiders" with John Wayne in 1938. After years of obscurity, in 1955 Miss Brooks struck up a relationship with Mr. James Card in New York. At the time, Mr. Card was the curator of the George Eastman House museum in Rochester. At Card's urging, she moved to Rochester in 1956 to research films at the Eastman House archives for articles she wrote for several film journals. In 1982 she published "Lulu in Hollywood," a collection of essays on her life.	+ On her return to Hollywood, she appeared in minor roles, including a bit part in "The Public Enemy" in 1931, and retired after making minor westerns. Her last film was "Overland Stage Raiders" with John Wayne in 1938. After years of obscurity, in 1955 Miss Brooks struck up a relationship with Mr. James Card in New York. At the time, Mr. Card was the curator of the ["George Eastman House"] in Rochester. At Card's urging, she moved to Rochester in 1956 to research films at the Eastman House archives for articles she wrote for several film journals. In 1982 she published "Lulu in Hollywood," a collection of essays on her life.

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- - Louise Brooks was born in Kansas on November 14, 1906. Ms. Brooks began dancing in Kansas at an early age, eventually moved to New York, joined the Ziegfeld Follies and became an early silent-film star. In 1925 at the age of 18, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures and began filming the "The Street of Forgotten Men." Others movies that she appeared in are "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "Pandora's Box." It is well documented that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running the Hollywood machine. There was so much friction she quit Paramount and moved to Europe to film "Diary of a Lost Girl" and "Prix de Beaute."	+ '''Louise Brooks''' was born in Kansas on November 14, 1906. Ms. Brooks began dancing in Kansas at an early age, eventually moved to New York, joined the Ziegfeld Follies and became an early silent-film star. In 1925 at the age of 18, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures and began filming the "The Street of Forgotten Men." Others movies that she appeared in are "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "Pandora's Box." It is well documented that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running the Hollywood machine. There was so much friction she quit Paramount and moved to Europe to film "Diary of a Lost Girl" and "Prix de Beaute."

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- One of Hollywood's early silent-film stars, Louise Brooks lived quietly in Rochester from 1956 until her death in 1985.	+ Louise Brooks was born in Kansas on November 14, 1906. Ms. Brooks began dancing in Kansas at an early age, eventually moved to New York, joined the Ziegfeld Follies and became an early silent-film star. In 1925 at the age of 18, she signed a contract with Paramount Pictures and began filming the "The Street of Forgotten Men." Others movies that she appeared in are "A Girl in Every Port," "Beggars of Life," and "Pandora's Box." It is well documented that her irreverence and intelligence did not sit well with the men who were running the Hollywood machine. There was so much friction she quit Paramount and moved to Europe to film "Diary of a Lost Girl" and "Prix de Beaute."
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