Anita Loos Rediscovered: Film Treatments and Fiction by Anita Loos, Creator of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"

Anita Loos (1888-1981) was one of Hollywood's most respected and prolific screenwriters, as well as an acclaimed novelist and playwright. This unique collection of previously unpublished film treatments, short stories, and one-act plays spans fifty years of her creative writing and showcases the breadth and depth of her talent. Beginning in 1912 with the stories she submitted from her San Diego home (some made into films by D. W. Griffith), through her collaboration with Colette on the play __Gigi,__ Anita Loos wrote almost every day for the screen, stage, books, or magazines. Film scripts include __San Francisco, The Women,__ and __Red-Headed Woman.__ The list of stars for whom she created unforgettable roles includes Mary Pickford, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn, and Carol Channing. This collection has been selected by Anita's niece and close friend, the best-selling author Mary Anita Loos, together with the acclaimed film historian Cari Beauchamp. Their essays are laced throughout the volume, introducing each section and giving previously untold insights and behind-the-scenes stories about Anita—her life, her friendships, and her times. Anita Loos (1888-1981) Was One Of Hollywood's Most Respected And Prolific Screenwriters, As Well As An Acclaimed Novelist And Playwright. This Unique Collection Of Previously Unpublished Film Treatments, Short Stories, And One-act Plays Spans Fifty Years Of Her Creative Writing And Showcases The Breadth And Depth Of Her Talent. Beginning In 1912 With The Stories She Sent From Her San Diego Home To D.w. Griffith, Through Her Collaboration Years Later With Colette On The Play Gigi, Anita Loos Wrote Almost Every Day For The Screen Or Stage, Or For Book Or Magazine Publication. The List Of Stars For Whom She Created Unforgettable Roles Includes Mary Pickford, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn, And Carol Channing. This Collection Was Personally Selected By Anita's Niece And Close Friend, The Best-selling Author Mary Anita Loos, Together With The Acclaimed Film Historian Carl Beauchamp. Their Essays Are Laced Throughout The Volume, Providing Fascinating Introductions To Anita's Writings And Offering Previously Untold Insights And Behind The Scenes Stories About Anita - Her Life, Her Friendships, And Her Times.--jacket. Foreword / Mary Anita Loos -- Introduction / Cari Beauchamp -- Anita Loos And Her Stories From San Diego, 1888-1915 -- The School Of Acting -- The Highbrow -- Plagiarism -- The Man Who Looked Up -- By Way Of France -- Jane Wins Out -- A Ride With Billy -- Hollywood Success And International Fame, 1915-1930 -- The Heart That Has Truly Loved -- Play For Mr. Fairbanks -- All Men Are Equal -- Where Does Annie Belong? -- The Moving Pictures Of Blinkville -- My First Memories Of Aunt Anita / Mary Anita Loos -- Return To Hollywood, 1931-1944 -- Winkie Boy -- Suggestion For Keaton Story -- Evelina -- Women In Uniform -- Aunt Anita's Romances And Friendships / Mary Anita Loos -- New York At Last, 1944-1981. Anita Loos ; Edited And Annotated By Cari Beauchamp And Mary Anita Loos. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Anita Loos (1888-1981) was one of Hollywood's most respected and prolific screenwriters, as well as an acclaimed novelist and playwright. This unique collection of previously unpublished film treatments, short stories, and one-act plays spans fifty years of her creative writing and showcases the breadth and depth of her talent. Beginning in 1912 with the stories she submitted from her San Diego home (some made into films by D. W. Griffith), through her collaboration with Colette on the play Gigi, Anita Loos wrote almost every day for the screen, stage, books, or magazines. Her film scripts include San Francisco , The Women, and Red-Headed Woman . The list of stars for whom she created unforgettable roles includes Mary Pickford, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn, and Carol Channing. This collection has been selected by Anita's niece and close friend, the best-selling author Mary Anita Loos, together with the acclaimed film historian Cari Beauchamp. Their essays are laced throughout the volume, introducing each section and giving previously untold insights and behind-the-scenes stories about Anita--her life, her friendships, and her times. CONTENTS FOREWORD Introduction Anita Loos and Her Stories from San Diego, 1888–1915 Introduction The School of Acting: Burlesque The Highbrow: Comedy Drama Plagiarism: Melodramatic Comedy The Man Who Looked Up By Way of France: Two Reel Melodrama Jane Wins Out A Ride with Billy: Comedy Hollywood Success and International Fame, 1915–1930 Introduction The Heart That Has Truly Loved Play for Mr. Fairbanks All Men Are Equal: An Act Where Does Annie Belong? The Moving Pictures of Blinkville My First Memories of Aunt Anita Return to Hollywood, 1931–1944 Introduction Winkie Boy Suggestion for Keaton Story Evelina Women in Uniform: Draft Treatment for Film Aunt Anita’s Romances and Friendships New York at Last, 1944–1981 Introduction It Pays to Advertise: A one act play by Anita Loos One More Heroine Mr. Sherard Travels with Aunt Anita Memorial Celebration of Anita Loos’s Life, August 27, 1981 Eulogies NOTES WORKS BY ANITA LOOS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX