Hollywood's
Extraordinary
Women

From silent film to the studio era, these five extraordinary women, conquered barriers, defied expectations and left an unforgettable legacy on and off the screen. Discover their stories of talent, resilience and their pursuit of dreams.

01

Olive Thomas:
The Face of an Angel

Hollywood’s first great screen beauty, whose charm, charisma and unforgettable screen presence made her one of silent cinema’s brightest stars.

02

Mabel Normand:
Hollywood’s First Comedy Queen

The extraordinary woman who became Hollywood’s first comedy queen and helped shape the future of silent cinema.

03

Joan Crawford: 
Ambition Reinvention and Stardom

Discover the visionary producer whose ideas revolutionised filmmaking and still influence the movies we watch today.

04

Thelma Todd:
Hollywood’s Blonde Bombshell

Step behind the glamour to meet the gifted comedienne whose sparkling career delighted audiences around the world.

05

Marilyn Monroe:
Who was the real Marilyn Monroe?

Look beyond the legend to discover the intelligent, determined woman who never stopped searching for respect.

Behind the glamour and the dreams were women who changed Hollywood for ever