Close Up: Loretta Young

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02/27/24 • 59 min

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.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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