Thelma Todd
Was Thelma Todd too bold for Hollywood?
4.5 (23)
29 mins
Explore the contradictions in Todd’s public image, a beloved comedic actress who longed to be taken seriously. Discover how gossip, exploitation, and manipulation shadowed her journey in a male-dominated industry.
Ep 1:
Did Todd’s Childhood Love of Acting Predict Her Future Stardom?
Ep 2:
How Did Todd’s Family Background Shape Her Upbringing?
Ep 3:
How Did Todd’s Weight Impact Her Acting Opportunities?
Ep 4:
How Did Todd Stand Up to the Casting Couch Culture?
Ep 5:
Why Did Todd's Fans Think She Deserved More Than Just Comedies?
Ep 6:
What’s the Story Behind Todd’s Bold Name Change?
Ep 7:
Did Gangster Lucky Luciano Secretly Control Todd’s Life and Death?
Ep 8:
Why Did Todd’s Joke About Albert Einstein Anger the Press?
Ep 9:
Did Todd Have a Drug Addiction, or Was it Just a Rumor?
Discussions (12)
Tony
Level 9 · 8 mo agoAutopsy was clean. The drug rumors are bogus.
Reese
Level 8 · 9 mo agoim pretty sure william was her older brother tho
Nolan
Level 9 · 10 mo agoWalking out of that party took guts. The casting couch is predatory trash. She refused to debase herself for a role and kept her dignity. She set a firm boundary and demanded respect.
