Aige's Favorite Flappers

I am a huge admirer of fierce, spirited, and dynamic women who generally don't comply with the unwritten rules of society. This is probably why I love Pre-Code movies and Rihanna so much. It's also why I love flappers. Here's a list of some my "favorite flappers"--women who really put the roar into the Roaring Twenties. 

Josephine Baker

La Baker--arguably the fiercest and most compelling woman in entertainment history. Whenever you feel like you're not good enough or that you'll never amount to anything--just read a little bit of this woman's story. She went from being a "street kid" to becoming one of the most famous (and richest) women in the world. 

Anna May Wong

I absolutely adore this woman--her style, her story, her overall strive for greatness despite the obstacles. Can't wait to purchase or borrow a biography about her.

Clara Bow

I've always been in love with Clara Bow's curly hair, but it was only recently that her spunky on-screen persona and intricate life story captured my heart and made me a fan. 

"Chick"

Above is a photo of teenage Nina Mae McKinney as her definitive film character, "Chick". Now, why didn't I choose Nina Mae McKinney as my favorite flapper? Because Nina Mae didn't really come into her own until the 1930's--quite some time after the end of the Flapper era. 

Hallelujah!'s "Chick" is the ultimate flapper--she's provocative, carefree, and outspoken. She's definitely one of my favorite movie characters.

Betty Boop

Hey, why not? Although Betty didn't make her debut until 1930 (she was actually dog then; she didn't make her "human" debut until 1932), her entire appearance and persona was based on that of the flapper. Betty is often compared to Clara Bow, but is most believed to be a caricature of singer Helen Kane.