Tiger Woman: Clara Phillips

About this episode

The episode tells the story of Clara Phillips, a showgirl in 1920s Los Angeles who resorts to violence to keep her husband's love.

What’s a young married showgirl to do in 1920s Los Angeles when her husband gets a wandering eye? Buy a hammer, of course. Criminal Broads kicks off a new season with a roaring twenties tale of gore, featuring Clara Phillips, a dancer with a bad temper who would do anything, anything, ANYTHING to keep her husband’s love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: iHeartPodcasts

Topics covered

• true crime
• history
• society
• culture
• roaring twenties

Keywords

• Clara Phillips
• showgirl
• Los Angeles
• 1920s
• true crime
• murder
• jealousy
• violence

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Los Angeles

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