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Cicely Courtneidge as an Eton-cropped flapper
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Cicely Courtneidge as an Eton-cropped flapper
Actress Cicely Courtneidge made up as a typical eton-cropped, cigarette-smoking flapper in Cleansing the Stage sketch in the revue, " By the Way". Date: 1925
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Acting Cicely Cigarette Cigarettes Confident Courtneidge Crop Cropped Dec18 Dressed Eton Eyeglass Flapper Flappers Haired Monocle Smoker Stereotype Short
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In the roaring twenties, the flapper reigned supreme as a symbol of modernity and rebellion. Among the many women who embodied this newfound sense of freedom and confidence was the talented British actress, Cicely Courtneidge. Here, she is seen in character as an eton-cropped flapper in the Cleansing the Stage sketch from the revue "By the Way," which premiered in 1925. The eton crop, a popular hairstyle of the time, involved cutting the hair short at the back and sides while leaving the bangs long. This daring look, combined with the signature flapper accessories of a monocle and cigarettes, made for a bold and striking image. Cicely's confident and sassy demeanor further solidified her portrayal of the flapper stereotype. The 1920s were a time of great social change, and the flapper represented a break from traditional gender roles and expectations. Women embraced their newfound independence and expressed themselves through their fashion, music, and behavior. Cicely Courtneidge's portrayal of the flapper in "By the Way" was a reflection of this cultural shift and a testament to the power of theater to capture the zeitgeist of a generation. This photograph, taken in 1925, captures Cicely Courtneidge at the height of her career and the height of the flapper craze. With her short, cropped hair, smoking cigarette in hand, and a knowing look in her eye, she embodies the spirit of the flapper and the era itself.
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