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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1934
Page
6
A fragmented OCR passage describes Jennie Glendamnne Klotz as an actress with a troubled upbringing. It questions gender roles and labels, contrasting expectations of women who sew cook or raise children with those who perform or appear deemed by public opinion.
A backstage portrait of Glenda rising to stardom through a chain of fortuitous chances while others fall away. The piece lampoons show business vanity, self worship, and the entitlement that grows with rising fame.
Glenda Devon, a vaudeville star, accuses Harvey Blakesley of infidelity with a married stage partner. He ignores her plea as Mrs. Blakesley, now a nurse by training, defends her family and orders Glenda from their home. The incident reveals a long affair and a messy public dispute.
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