#26 - Polly Adler
Unruly Figures
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The Importance of Being a Madam
Polly Adler tried to go legit in general after her short prison term, but it wasn't really meant to be. The IRS suddenly decided that Polly had vastly underpaid her taxes from 1927 to 1930 and they put a lead on her for $12,425 over $250,000 today. In the late 30s, Boxters and Musicians became her main clients, including Frank Sinatra. She realized once you're tagged as a madam, it's for keeps. It shouldn't feel like she was on top or cheating the game of life.
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