The Old Movie Lady Podcast

The Steel Butterfly, Saint Loretta... one of the most prominent Catholic women in the movie industry, one of the most successful Wampas Baby Stars of all time, a television pioneer, an Academy Award winner, and the central figure in one of the most elaborate cover-ups in Hollywood history, the full picture of which would not be revealed for decades: Loretta Young.

Featuring Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Colleen Moore, Tyrone Power, Mae Murray, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Myrna Loy, and more.

This episode contains mention of rape, threats of suicide, grooming, and depression alcoholism, as well as (mild) language which may be inappropriate for some listeners and would probably incur "swear box" debt.

If you have experienced Sexual Assault, please know that it is not your fault and help is available. In the United States RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org), in Canada EndingViolence.org can provide crisis line information by province and additional support, in the United Kingdom Rape Crisis offers 24/7 support.

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Back from a hiatus and recording with a dog sitting beside her, The Old Movie Lady is ready to tell you all about 7 of the 15 (!!) Wampas Baby Stars of 1932! Listen for stories about a panther girl, systemic racism, a lawyer who pulled some strings, why Erich Von Stroheim should have been publicly shamed, and stardom some 65 years in the making!

This episode contains mention of racism, sexual assault, statutory rape (in reference to a film), as well as (mild) language that may be inappropriate for some listeners.

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After a misguided fundraiser ruffled some feathers, the Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers revived their Baby Stars list... and royally pissed off Fox in the process. This episode has everything: a leopard, bonafide creeps, a British boyfriend, and a nose like a sweet potato!

This episode contains mention of sexual harassment and (mild) language that may be inappropriate for some listeners.

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Welcome back to 1928, there's so much to tell you! Includes stories of a starlet who dated a prince, a "pumpkin" dressed in an evening gown (get ready to roll your eyes), a Wampas getting the girl... eventually... and more! Listen to hear The Old Movie Lady nearly-answer important questions like "Is this the elusive film The Romance of the Bathing Girl"? And "Did a Wampas Baby kick an evil dictator in the nuts?"

This episode contains mention of suicidal ideation, fat-phobic language (historical), contains (mild) language that may be inappropriate for some listeners

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A new year and a "staggering" group of Wampas Baby Stars, The Old Movie Lady tells you all about how audiences laughed upon hearing the voice of a goddess, a 175-grand win-fall, an infuriating way to hire someone, and a good girl who no one believed could be bad! All this and more, featuring John Barrymore, Cecil B. DeMille, and a Rudolph Valentino quote.

This episode contains mention of an unconfirmed suicide attempt, alcohol abuse, and brief mention of domestic abuse, as well as (mild) language that may be inappropriate for some listeners.

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