Episode 8 - Frances Farmer

An episode of the The Last Ovation Podcast podcast, hosted by The Last Ovation Podcast, titled "Episode 8 - Frances Farmer" was published on March 6, 2017 and runs 31 minutes.

March 6, 2017 ·31m · The Last Ovation Podcast

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Frances Farmer's life was overshadowed by her continual bouts of alcoholism, mental illness and scandal. Struggling to earn her freedom from her mother and numerous doctors, Frances eventually died alone, with a story so sordid the truth may never be known. Listen in as we honor Frances Farmer with a Last Ovation.

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