In this special (shorter!) episode of The Old Movie Lady Podcast, she talks about the dire survival record of films made pre-1929, and delves deep into two important films from 1923 featuring previously discussed Wampas Baby Stars: Flaming Youth (Colleen Moore) and Human Wreckage (Bessie Love, Lucille Ricksen). How were sex and drugs handled in these lost films? What divided critics and audiences alike? And does scandal or sorrow help sell films?

Featuring the story of Wallace Reid and Dorothy Davenport.

This episode contains mention of drug use (including some historical terminology), as well as (mild) language that may be inappropriate for some listeners

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