The Bobbed Haired Bandit
A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York
Book • 2004
Stephen Duncombe and Andrew Mattson's "The Bobbed Haired Bandit" delves into the true story of Celia Cooney, a young woman who became a notorious criminal in 1920s New York.
The book explores the social and cultural context surrounding Cooney's crimes, highlighting the changing roles of women and the sensationalism of the press.
It examines the moral panic surrounding flappers and their perceived threat to societal norms.
The authors analyze the police investigation, the public's fascination with the case, and the eventual capture and trial of Cooney and her accomplice.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on Cooney's life and motivations, exploring the complexities of poverty, ambition, and societal pressures.
The book explores the social and cultural context surrounding Cooney's crimes, highlighting the changing roles of women and the sensationalism of the press.
It examines the moral panic surrounding flappers and their perceived threat to societal norms.
The authors analyze the police investigation, the public's fascination with the case, and the eventual capture and trial of Cooney and her accomplice.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on Cooney's life and motivations, exploring the complexities of poverty, ambition, and societal pressures.
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Episode 637: The Bobbed Haired Bandit
