In support of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, this week’s mini is focused on lost lady screenwriters. Between 1910 and 1930 more than half of all screenplays copyrighted were written by women, who were the early pioneers in this field. Discussed in this episode: Marie Dressler: Actress who introduced Anita Loos around the film industry.Lois Weber: Female film director who employed Anita Loos as an assistant.Mary Pickford: Actress who collaborated with Frances Marion on several scenarios.Elinor Glyn: Subject of an earlier Lost Ladies of Lit episode, portrayed by Jean Smart in the film Babylon.Hilary Hallett: Expert on women in early Hollywood, author of "Go West, Young Women: The Rise of Early Hollywood."Ursula Parrott: Mentioned as a novelist from a previous Lost Ladies of Lit episode who tried her hand at screenwriting in Hollywood.Winnifred Eaton: Also mentioned as a novelist and Lost Ladies of Lit episode, involved in Hollywood screenwriting.Nora EphronFrances Marion: Pioneering female screenwriter, wrote for Mary Pickford, won Oscars, and had a successful career.Anita Loos: Screenwriter known for "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and other works.June Mathis: First female executive for MGM, influential screenwriter.Leigh Brackett: Screenwriter known for "The Big Sleep," "The Long Goodbye," and co-writing credit on "The Empire Strikes Back."George Lucas: Had Leigh Brackett work on the early version of "The Empire Strikes Back."Ouida Bergére: Mentioned briefly as a writer who started as an actress.Bess Meredyth: Mentioned for her influence on the film "Casablanca."Josephine Lovett: Briefly mentioned as a screenwriter.Jeanie MacPherson: Mentioned as an actress who turned to screenwriting.Ambassador Hotel: Mentioned as a location associated with Elinor Glyn.Musso and Frank’s: Mentioned in the context of Hollywood history.Madame Glyn: Reference to Elinor Glyn, a prominent writer of the timFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.com Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast