‘My Reputation’ From 1946: Gossip, Convention, and Barbara Stanwyck

‘My Reputation’ From 1946: Gossip, Convention, and Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck's character learns that taking a shortcut to happiness can sometimes cause a world of pain. The poster for “My Reputation. Warner Bros.
Tiffany Brannan
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“Who steals my purse steals trash. But he that filches from me my good name robs me of that which not enriches him and makes me poor indeed.” This quote from “Othello” begins “My Reputation,” and it is a strong reminder of how our conduct, even if well-intentioned, can affect others.

A 1939 publicity photo of Barbara Stanwyck. (Public Domain)
A 1939 publicity photo of Barbara Stanwyck. Public Domain
Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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