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45. Hollywood's Lost Star: The Dark Descent of Frances Farmer
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In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive deep into the turbulent life of Frances Farmer, a rising star of 1930s Hollywood who captured the spotlight with her remarkable talent and beauty. But behind the glamour was a woman tormented by personal struggles and unjust treatment that led to her tragic incarceration at Western State Hospital in Washington.We're joined by special guests Laura and Stephen from the Midday Musings podcast to discuss Frances Farmer’s life, the haunting legacy she left behind, and her influence on Kurt Cobain’s music. Together, we’ll explore how her story of fame, rebellion, and mistreatment became a symbol of the dark side of Hollywood and mental health treatment.Discover the dark and untold history of mental health treatment in mid-century America, Frances’s rebellion against the Hollywood machine, and how her legacy lives on in music and pop culture. Was she truly misunderstood, or was she a victim of the system?Tune in to hear her remarkable yet tragic story, and see how one woman's struggles echoed through generations.In this episode:
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- The rise and fall of Frances Farmer: from Hollywood starlet to Western State Hospital
- The truth behind the rumors and the real-life horrors she faced
- How her life and legacy inspired Kurt Cobain and Nirvana's music
- The shocking history of mental health treatment in the mid-20th century
- Insights from our special guests Laura and Stephen from Midday Musings
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