Dorothy Parker in Hollywood

Dorothy Parker was a brilliant wit whose words have withstood the test of time. A writer with a knack for wisecracks, Parker’s life was just as fascinating as her written output.

Gail Crowther’s Dorothy Parker in Hollywood sheds light upon Parker’s life and legacy in Hollywood. From covering Parker’s work on several classic screenplays to her work with anti-fascist and anti-racist groups, Crowther offers a captivating portrayal of Parker’s career. Moreover, Crowther covers the causes of Parker’s blacklisting, her support of civil rights, and Parker’s inspiration for leaving her estate to the NAACP.

Crowther’s book is not to be missed by fans of Parker’s literary output.


Dorothy Parker in Hollywood is available for purchase via Gallery Books.

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About Annette Bochenek

Dr. Annette Bochenek of Chicago, Illinois, is an avid scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the Hometowns to Hollywood blog, in which she writes about her trips exploring the legacies and hometowns of Golden Age stars. Annette also hosts the “Hometowns to Hollywood” film series throughout the Chicago area. She has been featured on Turner Classic Movies and is the president of TCM Backlot’s Chicago chapter. In addition to writing for TCM Backlot, she also writes for Classic Movie Hub, Silent Film Quarterly, Nostalgia Digest, and Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine.
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