Betty Compson's Diamonds: Part One

SassMouthDames by Sass Mouth Dames

May 31, 202400:35:55TV & Film

When women ruled Hollywood, gigolos grew on palm trees. Catch up with a new show about starlets in 1933. Betty Compson's Diamonds is written and directed by Megan McGurk. Art design by Mot Collins. Sound editing and spec...

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