Jan 9, 2012 | Sys-Con Media
'A Dangerous Woman' Recounts Life of Adah Menken, Civil War Pin-Up Girl
"When the telegraph was Twitter, Adah owned the media. Her scandals made front-page headlines," Foster says.
Frederica Sagor Maas, 1900-1912
Her name may not exactly be a household word for you but if you're a film buff you know her works.
Frederica Sagor Maas dies at 111; silent film screenwriter
One of Frederica Sagor Maas' scripts launched Clara Bow. Maas eventually quit the movie business in disgust and much later wrote a scathing book about the industry.
She went from chorus girl and bit player in the 30s to one of America's most popular stars in the 40s, known for her pinup shot that ended up on so many WWII soldiers' lockers.
A week with Marilyn: 'How to Marry a Millionaire'
Teaming up some of Hollywood's most notable actresses, Marilyn Monroe starred in two famous comedies in 1953.
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