Reframing Frances Farmer

Audrey breaks down the myths surrounding the complicated life and career of Old Hollywood actress Frances Farmer - who is most known today for her tumultuous personal life. Topics include Frances' controversial trip to Russia in the 1930s, how she first broke into and then was forced to leave Hollywood, the complex relationship with her mother and how the details of their dynamic has shifted over the years, Frances' time spent in and out of mental institutions and her candidness about her experiences, and so much more!

This episode contains descriptions of Frances' struggles with mental health and addiction as well as what were considered to be helpful treatments in the '40s and '50s, which may be triggering for some.