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Hollywood's Hidden Bisexual History Unveiled
23 Jul
Summary
- Podcast season focuses on bisexuals in 1900s Hollywood.
- Libby Holman's rise and scandal to be explored.
- Montgomery Clift's struggles as a queer star examined.
Karina Longworth's acclaimed podcast, "You Must Remember This," returns on September 15 with a new eight-episode season titled "The Bisexuals." This season meticulously explores the hidden histories of bisexual individuals within the Hollywood landscape of the 1900s.
The narrative begins with the trajectory of Libby Holman, tracing her ascent to fame in 1920s New York and her subsequent fall from grace after the scandal surrounding her husband's murder in the 1930s. The season also casts a light on the restrictive cultural atmosphere of the 1940s and '50s, a period that offered no space for openly queer movie stars, including Holman's social acquaintance, Montgomery Clift.
By the 1960s, both Holman and Clift, deeply affected by their experiences, were unable to fully embrace the societal shifts occurring. The season will also feature discussions on Elizabeth Taylor, Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, Paul and Jane Bowles, Tallulah Bankhead, and Nicholas Ray, adding further depth to the exploration of Hollywood's complex past.
