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The Five-Year Contract That Erased Her Name
A child star is built by Golden Age Hollywood, given a five-year contract and a new identity. But what happens when the dream factory moves on?
The Five-Year Contract That Erased Her Name
This episode explores the story of Sally Phipps, a child star in Golden Age Hollywood, whose career began at age three. It examines the forces that shaped her identity and career, and the questions her story leaves unanswered.
Person: Sally Phipps
Period: Golden Age Hollywood
Location: Niles, California
Studio: Fox Film Corporation
Salary: $600 a week (peak)
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