The Trouble with Merle

Maree Delofski

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    Abstract

    This program uncovers the true past of Merle Oberon. Studio publicists said she was born into a wealthy family in Hobart. In reality, Merle Oberon was born in Calcutta to Anglo-Indian parents. This film looks at celebrity, memory, identity, race and class, examining one of the biggest movie stars of the 1930's and 1940's. 56 mins.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationLindfield, N.S.W.
    PublisherFilm Australia
    Publication statusPublished - 2002

    Keywords

    • Oberon, Merle, 1911-1979
    • Motion picture actors and actresses--Biography

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