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The sewing circle

Sappho's Leading Ladies
Pages
250
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the lives of prominent lesbian actresses in Hollywood, revealing their hidden relationships and the challenges they faced in a less accepting era. It offers a glimpse into a secret world where love and careers intertwined, often behind closed doors. Discover the stories of these trailblazing women and their impact on film history.

About the author

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Axel Madsen

Axel Madsen authored twenty-two books, including sixteen biographies. His most notable works include an in-depth look at the life of a legendary fashion icon, Chanel: A Woman of Her Own, and an investigation of the relationship between Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy, Gloria and Joe: The Star-Crossed Love Affair of Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy. Madsen began his journalism career as a legman for columnist Art Buchwald in Paris, and later wrote one of the first books on television’s longest-runni...