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Marston, Byrne and Holloway, and even Harry G. Peter, the artist who drew Wonder Woman, had all been powerfully influenced by the suffrage, feminism and birth control movements.
- Jill Lepore
Oct 27, 2014 · Marston, who was a famous psychologist, made up Wonder Woman in 1941. He was interested in the women's suffrage movement and in Margaret Sanger, the birth control and women's rights activist...
Dec 29, 2022 · A small inset panel shows the Wonder Woman comic book character repelling bullets using her own gold bracelets. Text reads: In 1928, Marston and Byrne got “married,” at least symbolically.
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Mary Olive Byrne ( / bɜːrn / ), known professionally as Olive Richard (February 19, 1904 – May 19, 1990), [3] was the polyamorous domestic partner [4] [5] of William Moulton Marston and Elizabeth Holloway Marston. She has been credited as an inspiration for the comic book character Wonder Woman .
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- Olive Richard (pen name), Dotsie
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- Involvement in the creation of Wonder Woman
Marston's life is depicted in Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, a 2017 biographical drama also portraying Elizabeth Holloway Marston, Olive Byrne, and the creation of Wonder Woman. [38] [39] Marston is portrayed in the film by Welsh actor Luke Evans .
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- May 2, 1947 (aged 53), Rye, New York, U.S.
- May 9, 1893, Saugus, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Elizabeth Holloway Marston (m. 1915; his death 1947)
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Jul 10, 2015 · GROSS: And in terms of the story line, Marston hired Joy Hummel to help write “Wonder Woman.” And Marston's mistress, Olive, gave her one book and told her read this and you'll know how to...
Wonder Woman is an instant hit, leading to prosperity for the Marstons/Byrne family. However, one day, their neighbor wanders into their home and witnesses the three of them having sex. This incident leads to their children getting bullied and asked to leave school by the staff.