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Mystery photo

OK, what actress’ photo was retouched by The Times because her neckline was too revealing? Fred Ahlert has guessed correctly. I’ll post the answer and some more photos later today! Frances Farmer in "Flowing Gold," 1940.  Tallulah Bankhead? Alas, no. … Continue reading

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March 16, 1958

Frances Farmer is interviewed by The Times’ Cecil Smith upon her return to acting in "The Tongues of Angels," a "Studio One" production. Farmer, whose life imploded in the 1940s, says: "I’m better now at my work than I have … Continue reading

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