EPISODE · Jul 12, 2022 · 18 MIN
What Happened to Lora Lee?
from Headlines From The Times · host Carlos De Loera, Mark Nieto, Shannon Lin, David Toledo, Madalyn Amato, Ashlea Brown, Kinsee Morlan, Jazmín Aguilera, Alex Higgins, Gustavo Arellano, Kasia Broussalian, Denise Guerra, Mario Diaz, Surya Hendry, Mike Heflin, Shani O. Hilton
Throughout the history of Hollywood, child entertainers have consistently clashed with their parents and guardians who manage their money and lives. The stories of kid stars like Britney Spears and Gary Coleman are well known. But long before them, was child actor Lora Lee Michel. In the 1940s, Michel became a famed Hollywood actress at age 7, working alongside screen legends like Humphrey Bogart and Gary Cooper. But by the time she was 22, she landed in prison. Then she disappeared.Today, part 1 of a two-part series tracing Michel’s life. It’s a story that reveals the underbelly of Hollywood’s Golden Age and the perils facing child actors. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times Company Town reporter Stacy PermanMore reading:A child star at 7, in prison at 22. Then she vanished. What happened to Lora Lee Michel?An old VHS tape gives a son a glimpse of his father’s shot at fame in 1960s HollywoodExplaining Hollywood: Your child wants to act. What do you need to know?
What this episode covers
A star at 7, in prison at 22. Then she vanished. Here's what happened to former child actor Lora Lee Michel.
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What Happened to Lora Lee?
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