Jumping into Wonderland: A Roaring Twenties Rope-Skipping Tune

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Michael Garcia Mujica

"Currer Bell is neither man nor woman, but an abstract thing, an artist."

• Michael Garcia Mujica, Lead Educator in Arts and Film History.

Echoing the sentiment about Charlotte Brontë's pseudonymous voice, Michael lends his expertise not only as a writer and visual artist but also as a Lead Educator in arts and film history. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, he is the principal of Vintage Brooks, Inc., where he passionately revitalizes the legacy of silent film star Louise Brooks. His acclaimed blog, Naked on My Goat, serves as a living tribute to Brooks's enduring influence in film, her profound writing, and her broad appreciation for the arts.

Just as Brontë made an indelible mark in literature despite the societal constraints of her time, Michael accentuates Brooks's trailblazing spirit within the film industry. In his role, he ensures that Brooks's iconic voice continues to resonate within the cultural lexicon of the 21st century, celebrating the intricate victories of women in the arts, both past and present.

Explore more about the abstract persona of Charlotte Brontë in Michael's piece, "The Abstract Persona: Understanding Charlotte Brontë's Pseudonymous Journey as Currer Bell."

“I am satisfied that if a book is a good one, it is so whatever the sex of the author may be. All novels are or should be written for both men and women to read, and I am at a loss to conceive how a man should permit himself to write anything that would be really disgraceful to a woman, or why a woman should be censured for writing anything that would be proper and becoming for a man.”

• Anne Brontë, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

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It was a warm and sunny day in Hollywood, and two of the most famous actresses of the era, Louise Brooks and Clara Bow, were seen playing jump rope together on the studio backlot. They were laughing and giggling, enjoying each other’s company, as they took turns jumping and chatting about their lives.

Louise’s dark hair was styled in her signature bob cut, which framed her face perfectly, while Clara’s vibrant red locks were styled in loose curls that bounced with each jump. They were a beautiful sight, their flapper dresses swinging with each jump and their heads held high with confidence.

As they continued jumping, they discussed the similarities between Alice in Wonderland and their world in Hollywood. “Can you believe it, Louise?” Clara asked, panting slightly from the exercise. “We’re just like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole of fame and fortune.”

“But at least we have our heads on our shoulders, Clara,” Louise replied with a wry smile. “Unlike that poor girl, we know what we’re getting ourselves into.”

They laughed and continued their conversation, discussing the strange characters they encountered on a daily basis in the world of Hollywood. Louise said, “You know, Clara, I sometimes feel like I’m surrounded by Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum. It’s all so silly.”

Clara nodded in agreement, adding, “And don’t even get me started on those photographers. They follow us around like the White Rabbit with a camera, always in a hurry to catch the next shot.”

As they continued talking and jumping, the passersby stopped to watch the two famous actresses play and laugh together. The scene was one of pure joy and childlike playfulness, and it was a reminder that, even in the midst of all the craziness, these two women had each other and the power to find happiness in the simple things.

And as if on cue, Louise said, “You know what, Clara? I think we need to make a song about this madness.” And with that, the two women began to improvise a song as they continued to jump rope, singing about their experiences in Hollywood and the characters they encountered along the way. Here’s the full song they performed:

Verse 1:
Jumping rope and having fun,
In this Hollywood, we’ve begun.
Surrounded by Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum,
But we’ve got each other, we’ll overcome.

Chorus:
We’re just like Alice, down the rabbit hole,
Fame and fortune, taking its toll.
But we’ll keep jumping, and we’ll keep singing,
This Hollywood madness, we’re surviving.

Verse 2:
White Rabbit with a camera, always on the run,
But we’ll keep jumping, until the day is done.
Cause we’re two flappers, with our heads held high,
We’ll make our own way, never say die.

Chorus:
We’re just like Alice, down the rabbit hole,
Fame and fortune, taking its toll.
But we’ll keep jumping, and we’ll keep singing,
This Hollywood madness, we’re surviving.

Outro:
So let’s jump rope and have some fun,
In this Hollywood, we’ve begun.
With our heads held high and our hearts full of light,
We’ll make our way, with our own might.

The passersby cheered and clapped along, and for a moment, the madness of Hollywood was forgotten. This moment was a perfect illustration of the joy and light that could be found even in the midst of all the chaos.

And when the song was over, the two actresses took a bow and hugged each other. They continued to laugh and talk, their friendship only growing stronger with each moment they spent together. They both knew that the world of Hollywood could be tough, but as long as they had each other, they could face anything.

As they walked away, still smiling and chatting, they were already planning their next jump rope and sing-along session. They were two of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but in that moment, they were simply two friends enjoying each other’s company.

The sun was setting on the city of dreams, but for Louise and Clara, the sky was the limit. They knew that anything was possible in their world, and they were determined to make the most of it, together.