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The Forgotten Female Action Stars of the 1910s

Source: The Atlantic

Action-adventure heroes aren’t only men. Early films starred many women in action roles, even performing daring feats in ankle-length skirts! Learn about the tales told in their films.

This entry was posted in What Tales Tell and tagged Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Society, History on May 1, 2016 by Marianne Rafter.

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