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A Great Big Girl Like Me: The Films of Marie Dressler (Women  Film History International)

[DOC] A Great Big Girl Like Me: The Films of Marie Dressler (Women Film History International) by Victoria Sturtevant in Arts-Photography

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On the southeast coast of Florida in the 1880s; a quaint little community was nestled along the tranquil waters of the St. Lucie River in a wilderness of tropical beauty; one of the region�s last frontiers. As lucrative pineapple crops and the commercial fishing industry began to flourish; trade boats brought necessary supplies; and new settlers arrived on river steamers. With land available for homesteading or for sale at $1.25 an acre; the small village soon to be known as Stuart would become a mecca for innovative; hardworking young men seeking business and financial opportunities. By the dawn of the 20th century; the railroad had been established; and the town; forged by the fortitude of early pioneers; thrived; eventually becoming a beautiful; friendly incorporated city.


#3700117 in eBooks 2010-10-01 2010-10-01File Name: B01L2T0GE2


Review
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. The DutchessBy arlene meehanMarie Dressler is an American legend. This study of Marie helps us better understand early female film characters of Hollywood. She was not beautiful. but the public loved her. Her lifestyle showed her to be a strong women. who had no interest in raising children. Yes. she gave birth to a daughter. No. it didnt die. I am her great granddaughter.

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