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Powdering before taking plunge in swimming pool
A member of the cast of the Paramount film, The Garden of Weeds, powders her face before taking part in a bathing party scene. The scenes were filmed in the grounds of the Hollywood residence of Mr James Cruze, the well-known producer and director for Paramount and husband of actress Betty Compson. Date: 1925
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A Moment of Glamour before the Plunge: A Flapper Prepares for a Bathing Party Scene in the 1920s This photograph captures a moment of glamour and preparation as a member of the cast of the Paramount film, The Garden of Weeds, powders her face before taking part in a bathing party scene. The year is 1925, and the location is the stunning grounds of the Hollywood residence of Mr. James Cruze, a renowned producer and director for Paramount Pictures and husband of actress Betty Compson. The flapper, dressed in a chic swimsuit and bobbed hair, exudes the carefree spirit of the Roaring Twenties. With a compact in hand and a powder puff delicately applied to her face, she takes a moment to enhance her natural beauty before joining her fellow cast members for a day of swimming and revelry. The elegance and sophistication of her costume, complete with intricate beading and fringe details, add to the allure of the scene. The Garden of Weeds, a film set in the lush gardens of a Southern mansion, showcased the latest fashion trends of the era, including swimwear and cosmetics. This photograph offers a glimpse into the glamour and charm of Hollywood in the 1920s, a time when the film industry was at the height of its creative and artistic output. The powdering flapper stands poised at the edge of the swimming pool, her legs elegantly crossed, as she prepares to take the plunge into the cool water. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of the 1920s, a decade marked by its unique blend of beauty, fashion, and glamour.
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