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Olga Nethersole and the Sapho Scandal
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Dec 3, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
(Christine) In early 1900, actress Olga Nethersole and several of her colleagues were indicted for their roles in the production of a play. Find out what caused them to be called "of wicked and depraved mind and disposition" when Christine covers the scandal that made New York City headlines.
Released:
Dec 3, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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