Lulu in Hollywood is Louise Brooks' memoir. In Hollywood in the '20s, life is a glamorous affair but often complicated. Motivated by her craving for achievement and success, Louise navigates this world on her own. As a woman in the industry, she is endlessly scrutinized. Louise, however, is only interested in pleasing herself and earning her own approval. She allows no gossip or piece of criticism to dissuade her pursuit of success and fame. Eventually she dances in Pandora's Box in 1929.
For the most part, Louise demonstrates an interior strength which laughs in the face of anti-feminist criticism. She is the very definition of a strong woman, lacking no decisiveness or ambition. Although her personality is abrasive enough to make many enemies, she remains committed to herself first and foremost. This sort of insulated action helps her bounce back after her divorce as well as to withstand all the minor heartbreaks and rejections which an acting career necessarily involve.
As for execution, Louise is a bit unclear. She beautifully captures the chaotic, colorful, and often overwhelming fanciful world of Hollywood. Her life mimics the style of the day, her speech taunting and teasing and often upsetting. Just the same as in her personal life, Louise makes no apology for the manner in which she tells her story.
