Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

The biggest female stars of the 1930s & 40s defined sexuality on screen in an era of censorship. The blonde and brunette stars were symbols of the forbidden, but remained major celebrities. They were the stuff “that dreams are made of” for Americans dealing with the Great Depression and WWII. This hour-long lecture looks at iconic figures from the time. How did they navigate their careers through difficult days while fighting the male-dominated, notorious “casting couch” era? Jean Harlow, Mae West, Jane Russell, Hedy Lamarr, and many more will be discussed, and film clips will highlight why they enjoyed immense popularity.