Woman's Hour - The silent movie stars killed off by the talkies, the portrayal of single parents, personal transformation through tragedy

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Woman's Hour

The silent movie stars killed off by the talkies, the portrayal of single parents, personal transformation through tragedyThe silent movie stars killed off by the talkies, the portrayal of single parents, personal transformation through tragedy

Released On: 03 Feb 2012

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Killed by the Talkies; Single Parents; Transformation through Tragedy.

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