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Profile: Lillian Hellman, Episode 4

Lillian Hellman discusses her financial struggles, her partner Dashiell Hammett, and her childhood.

08/18/2025

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Profile: Lillian Hellman, Episode 4

Special | 29m 32s

Lillian Hellman discusses her financial struggles, her partner Dashiell Hammett, and her childhood.

A five-part, 1980 series on controversial writer Lillian Hellman. In episode 4, Hellman discusses her financial struggles, working at Macy's, selling her farm, her relationship with her partner Dashiell Hammett, and talking to herself.

08/18/2025

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From the Archives

Profile: Lillian Hellman, Episode 4

Special | 29m 32s

A five-part, 1980 series on controversial writer Lillian Hellman. In episode 4, Hellman discusses her financial struggles, working at Macy's, selling her farm, her relationship with her partner Dashiell Hammett, and talking to herself.

08/18/2025

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