It
It

It

1927Movie72 minEnglish

A flapper shopgirl woos her rich boss with animal magnetism -- the captivating personal quality otherwise known as "it."

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Director: Clarence G. BadgerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Flapper Betty Lou Spence, nicknamed 'It', works in a department store and dreams of a richer life. Her sharp wit and unconventional charm capture the attention of wealthy customer Cyrus Waltham. Despite their different social classes, they embark on a whirlwind romance, navigating misunderstandings and societal expectations.

Critical Reception

The film was a major critical and commercial success, solidifying Clara Bow's status as a superstar and defining the 'It Girl' archetype for the Roaring Twenties. It is celebrated for its energetic performance by Bow and its charming portrayal of a modern young woman.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Clara Bow's magnetic performance and the film's embodiment of the flapper spirit.
  • A quintessential silent film capturing the exuberance and social changes of the 1920s.
  • Applauded for its lighthearted romance and witty dialogue.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "It" (1927) is not readily available through modern platforms like Google Reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific user sentiments from that era.

Fun Fact

The term 'It' was popularized by Rudyard Kipling's short story of the same name, which Elinor Glyn adapted for the film, describing 'It' as a mysterious quality of attraction.

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