In 1936, ten years after she was named a Wampas Baby Star, Mary Astor faced one of the most salacious scandals ever seen in Hollywood. But who was the woman behind the infamous Purple Diaries? And why was she willing to risk her secrets being exposed? This episode contains mention of domestic violence, alcohol abuse, and (mild) language that may be inappropriate for some listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.