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The Agonizing Death of Martha Mansfield
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On Thanksgiving Day in 1923, 24-year-old actress Martha Mansfield was working on her latest film, a Civil War drama. The media predicted her role as the leading lady would catapult her into the next level of stardom. Tragically, she never got to finish her scenes that day, and within 24 hours Martha was dead.
Episode Sources:
“Making Over Martha” by Delight Evans, Photoplay Magazine, 1920
“The Movie Star Named After Mansfield” by Timothy Brian McKee, Richland County History
“‘The Century Girl’ A Huge Success” The New York Times, Nov 7, 1916
“Martha Mansfield, Movie Star, Dies As The Result Of Burns” Meriden Morning Record, Dec. 1, 1923
“Golden Images: 41 Essays on Silent Film Stars” by Eve Golden
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Manage episode 451866237 series 3372828
On Thanksgiving Day in 1923, 24-year-old actress Martha Mansfield was working on her latest film, a Civil War drama. The media predicted her role as the leading lady would catapult her into the next level of stardom. Tragically, she never got to finish her scenes that day, and within 24 hours Martha was dead.
Episode Sources:
“Making Over Martha” by Delight Evans, Photoplay Magazine, 1920
“The Movie Star Named After Mansfield” by Timothy Brian McKee, Richland County History
“‘The Century Girl’ A Huge Success” The New York Times, Nov 7, 1916
“Martha Mansfield, Movie Star, Dies As The Result Of Burns” Meriden Morning Record, Dec. 1, 1923
“Golden Images: 41 Essays on Silent Film Stars” by Eve Golden
Join our Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast
Follow us!
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Send us an email:
Creeptastic theme music by:
Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast
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