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Articles by Maureen Lenker

Gloria Grahame
Opinion

Dame in the Game: Gloria Grahame

Jul 19, 2017 Maureen Lenker 2

Gloria Grahame may not seem to fit alongside the women we typically feature in this column — she didn’t found her own company, become a director, break any particular barriers, or do significant philanthropic work. […]

Opinion

Dame in the Game: We Love Lucy

May 26, 2017 Maureen Lenker 0

Though we’ll always remember Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo, the madcap housewife constantly getting herself into scrapes, the depth and reach of her career and influence extend far beyond I Love Lucy. The character of […]

Lois Weber
Opinion

Dame in the Game: Lois Weber

Apr 20, 2017 Maureen Lenker 2

Film historian Maureen Lee Lenker returns with the latest edition of her column, Dame in the Game: an in-depth look at groundbreaking women in film. Though she is little known today, Lois Weber was one […]

Editor's Picks

Dame in the Game: Queen Bette

Feb 8, 2017 Maureen Lenker 2

Film historian Maureen Lee Lenker is back at the Retro Set with a brand-new edition of her column, Dame in the Game:  a much-needed, in-depth look at groundbreaking women in film.  “I don’t want people to like me. Nothing […]

dorothy dandridge
Opinion

Dame in the Game: Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Dec 19, 2016 Maureen Lenker 1

We are delighted to introduce The Retro Set’s newest contributor, Maureen Lee Lenker! Maureen’s new column, Dame in the Game, is an exciting new addition to The Retro Set and we are honored to have her […]

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