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 language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Lindfield, N.S.W. |
| Publisher | Film Australia |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Oberon, Merle, 1911-1979
- Motion picture actors and actresses--Biography