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Betty Harper Fussell discusses her book "Mabel"

BROADCAST: Sep. 29, 1982 | DURATION: 00:56:05

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Synopsis

Because there was so very little known about Mabel Normand, Betty Harper Fussell wrote her book, "Mabel: Hollywood's First I Don't Care Girl". With her research, Harper discovered Mabel's nephew tried to clear her name of the stories of drugs, drinking and the scandalous relationships associated with her persona.