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The Billboard Notice That Erased a Star For Nine Years
A pioneering motion picture star makes history on the West Coast, then a small notice in a trade paper erases her from the record.
The Billboard Notice That Erased a Star For Nine Years
This episode explores the career of Stella Adams, a prolific stage and screen actress who vanished from public record for nine years. What does this silence reveal about the early entertainment industry?
Person: Stella Adams
Date: 1909
Location: Los Angeles
Film: In the Sultan's Power
Period: Early 20th Century
- Stella Adams became the first person to star in a motion picture filmed entirely on the West Coast…
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