Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is very tired, hurt and bewildered.

and on her gravestone of 1965 the inscription says 1907. In spring Clara Bow got a part in The Daring Years (1923) where Clara Bow befriended actress Mary Carr who taught her how to use make-up. Bow is also mentioned in Prince's song "Condition of the Heart" from his 1985 Around the World in a Day album.

She appeared in 46 silent films and 11 talkies including hits such as Mantrap (1926) It (1927) and Wings (1927). Her final film Hoop-La was released in 1933. In January 1929 at the apex of her stardom Clara Bow received more than 45000 fan letters.