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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.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 29, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.58 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Fussell, Betty Harper Normand, Mabel, 1894-1930. Mabel Normand. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Griffith, D. W. (David Wark), 1875-1948 Sennett, Mack, 1880-1960

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