Over 100 underage girls attended a 1937 MGM stag party that led to the sexual assault of dancer Patricia Douglas and a subsequent cover-up by the studio.
“For 70 years, money and power buried the truth...”
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Over 100 underage girls attended a 1937 MGM stag party that led to the sexual assault of dancer Patricia Douglas and a subsequent cover-up by the studio.
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Patricia Douglas, a former dancer, recounts her 1937 assault at a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer exhibitors' convention. The event, attended by more than 100 young women, resulted in multiple instances of exploitation. Director David Stenn interviews Douglas and utilizes archival footage to illustrate the culture of silence surrounding sexual assault in Hollywood. The film also covers similar cases, including the plight of singer Eloise Spann and actress Loretta Young's situation with Clark Gable.
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- Meet Patricia Douglas, a key figure in Hollywood history.
- See the impact of 1930s studio power on sexual assault cases.
- Find out about the cover-up of Douglas's assault at MGM.
Did You Know
- Patricia Douglas was born in 1917 and passed away in 2003.
- The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.
- David Stenn spent a decade researching the Douglas case before making the film.
- The film was distributed by Red Envelope Entertainment and Magnolia Pictures.
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Who directed the documentary Girl 27?
Girl 27 was directed by David Stenn.
What year was the rape of Patricia Douglas reported?
The rape of Patricia Douglas was reported in 1937.
What notable film festival did Girl 27 premiere at?
Girl 27 premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
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