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A prop tree that broke her back grounded a career
A Hollywood career spans six decades, yet a single Academy Award nomination arrives only at the very end. This is the story of an actress who gave everything to a system that barely acknowledged her.
A prop tree that broke her back grounded a career
This episode explores the life of a woman who built an enduring Hollywood career, facing numerous challenges and industry dismissals, and asks how someone could achieve so much and still wait decades for recognition.
Person: Harriette Arlene Lake (Ann Sothern)
Born: 1909
Location: North Dakota
Event: Academy Award nomination at 78
Career span: 60…
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