Elizabeth’s novel, My Little Sister, was made into a silent film in 1919. The lead actress was Evelyn Nesbit, the most famous face of her generation. The novel’s exploration of human trafficking takes on additional meaning with Evelyn’s involvement in the film adaptation.

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⁠Prodigal Days⁠ by Evelyn Nesbit

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University of Florida Smathers Library ⁠Margaret Dreier Robins Papers⁠