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Sounds,19 May 2026,49 mins,

Hollywood's Shocking First Sex Symbols

Betwixt The Sheets
Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

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Nearly 100 years ago, films in Hollywood were so much sexier and shocking than you might think they were. One of the most shocking things was how empowered and sexual women were in those films. Who were these women? And what are the scandalous reasons behind the censorship that came in? Joining Kate to tell her about these incredible women is journalist and author Mick LaSalle. This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick. All music from Epidemic Sounds. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast

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