dwayne steele divorced you, and from this point on, your story takes a darker turn. shunned by the hollywood you criticized so harshly, alienated from your family and friends, you turn your back on professional commitments in new york, and alcohol and drugs enter your life. these are sad, desperate times for you.
until finally your mother finds it necessary to commit you to a state mental institution. were you mentally ill, frances?
were you an alcoholic?
were you a drug addict?
and over 200 producers have been invited to watch your appearance here tonight.  so who knows, frances farmer, anything's possible on your comeback trail! and since your friends tell me they have to drive you everywhere, look what we've got for you!
a brand new 1958 edsel!
thank you, frances. and after the show we're hosting a reception for you and your friends at hollywood's own roosevelt hotel!
so, frances farmer, this is your life. good night. god bless you.