You Must Remember This 73: The Blacklist Part 3: Dorothy Parker
Feb 16, 2016
Explore the fascinating life of Dorothy Parker, a literary icon who took Hollywood by storm. Discover her sharp wit, vibrant connections with the Algonquin Roundtable, and surprising shift towards socialist causes. Dive into her contributions to films like 'A Star is Born' and 'Saboteur,' which intertwine her political beliefs with themes of trust and paranoia. Witness her struggles during the Hollywood blacklist era, her activism, and her resilient spirit despite personal setbacks and a tumultuous marriage.
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From Speakeasy Wit To Cultural Icon
- Dorothy Parker transformed from a speakeasy wit into a nationally recognized literary celebrity in the 1920s.
- Her persona of sharp, cocktail-bar wit made her voice define a generation of urban women.
Sacco And Vanzetti Spark Radicalization
- Parker's politics shifted dramatically after the Sacco and Vanzetti case, moving her toward socialism and activism.
- Her friends and the literary circle were largely indifferent, making her political turn socially isolating.
The Campbell Partnership
- Dorothy met Alan Campbell, a younger actor-writer, who paired with her to form a successful Hollywood writing team.
- Alan structured scripts while Dorothy supplied razor-sharp dialogue, creating a complementary collaboration.
