17: Theda Bara, Hollywood’s First Sex Symbol
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Theta Barra: A Feminine Symbol of Sex
In 1958, Richard Avadon took a series of photos of Marilyn Monroe done up to mimic a number of sex symbols from the past. Theta Barra wasn't the kind of sex symbol who promoted sex as something fun and empowering. Maybe the fact that she was phased out because times had changed is actually kind of a happy ending for her.
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