Mary Astor's Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936
by Edward Sorel
Edward Sorel revisits the 1936 scandal surrounding Mary Astor, a notorious episode in American celebrity history. Centered on the provocative “Purple Diary,” this book considers how private lives, public fascination, and scandal converged during a defining moment of twentieth-century popular culture.
About This Book
Mary Astor’s Purple Diary examines the highly publicized scandal associated with Mary Astor in 1936.
Edward Sorel presents the episode through the memorable image of a “Purple Diary,” reflecting the era’s fascination with private lives made public.
The book places a notorious American sex scandal at the center of its subject, offering a concise look at celebrity, publicity, and social attention in the 1930s.
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