Frances (1982) and The Elephant Man (1980)
Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 07:42AM
Catherine Savard

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Frances Farmer was a sensation.  Beautiful and outspoken, the movie actress' troubled personal life and turbulent relationships are depicted in a film that is as controversial as the original media personality.  Also based on a true story, the horror of John Merrick's private life as "The Elephant Man" makes for an interesting contrast.Elephant%20Man%20close%20up%2060.jpg

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