Louise Brooks’ Memoir Lulu in Hollywood (with Mallory O'Meara)

Author Mallory O’Meara (Reading Smut) joins Chelsea to break down silent film legend Louise Brooks’ scorched-earth essay collection “Lulu in Hollywood.” Louise floods the book with tea from the Golden Age of Hollywood, dragging Humphrey Bogart and torching the studio system that abandoned her. Chelsea and Mallory also spill bonus tea, calling out Charlie Chaplin. Plus, they explore why Louise’s era wasn’t so golden, and why her rage still hits hard in 2025.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide. Take care while listening, and find helpful resources here.

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Show Notes:

• Chelsea’s episode of Reading Smut (about the door knob)

• Lauren Bacall Memoir episode (with West Perry)

• Louise Brooks Interview

Films mentioned:

• Pandora’s Box (1929)

• Diary of a Lost Girl (1929)

• Desert Hearts (1985)

Where to find our guest Mallory O'Meara:

• Reading Smut Podcast

• Reading Glasses Podcast

• Order “Daughter of Daring” today

• Mallory’s Instagram

• Website

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