But this is the first time Swift has used a classic film star as the title of a song.
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So, who isClara Bowanyway?
To this day, Bow is considered an icon of sexual freedom for women.
Clara Bow; Taylor Swift.John Kobal Foundation/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
But theres much more behind that party girl image.
Her mother suffered from mental illness and was eventually institutionalized, leaving Bow prey to her abusive father.
After winning, Bow sought out screen work in New York before moving to Hollywood in 1923.
Clara Bow.John Kobal Foundation/Getty
It was there that her screen career truly exploded, as well as her reputation.
She later described herself as running wild during this period of her life.
Though she did successfully make the transition to talkies, Bows greatest impact was as a silent film star.
Clara Bow in ‘Wings’.Donaldson Collection/Getty
But the box office returns of her 11 sound pictures suggest thats entirely untrue.
So then, what might a Taylor Swift song about Clara Bow be about?
Clara Bow in ‘It’.Everett
Adrienne Dore and Clara Bow in ‘The Wild Party’.Everett
