In 1922, an early association of film publicists known as the Western Associated Motion Picture Advertisers (Wampas) hit upon a strategy to call attention to their organization and their industry. The group selected 13 young actresses with potential star power and promoted them heavily as "Baby" (meaning junior) Stars. Nearly 150 actresses were chosen during the program's existence, 1922-1934. To be selected a Wampas Baby Star soon became a much-sought honor in those days before the Academy Awards. While a few Baby Stars ...
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In 1922, an early association of film publicists known as the Western Associated Motion Picture Advertisers (Wampas) hit upon a strategy to call attention to their organization and their industry. The group selected 13 young actresses with potential star power and promoted them heavily as "Baby" (meaning junior) Stars. Nearly 150 actresses were chosen during the program's existence, 1922-1934. To be selected a Wampas Baby Star soon became a much-sought honor in those days before the Academy Awards. While a few Baby Stars (Ginger Rogers, Joan Crawford) went on to superstardom and others enjoyed modest success, some failed to shine. This book offers full biographical and career details on every actress selected as a Wampas Baby Star, with a list of the films in which she appeared.
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As New. AS NEW. Glossy illustrated hardcovers. Issued without dust jcket. ix+ 276 pp. with index. Illustrated with photographs. For young actreses in the 1920s and 1930s, being selected as a "Wampus Baby Star" ("WAMPUS" was an acronym for Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers) was a prestigious honor complete with much recognition and publicity. Only about 150 actresses ( 13 per year from 1922-1934 plus n2 additonal in 1932) were chosen including Clara Bow, Bessie Love, Colleen Moore, Mary Philbin, Ginger Rogers, Jean Arthus, Loretta Young and Joan Crawford. This work offers full biographial details on every Wampus Baby Star, a year-by-year list of selections and alternates and many interesting miscellaneous details.
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