Tragic Death of Dorothy Stratten
How Did a Rising Playboy Star’s Fame End in Murder?
4.4 (34)
146 mins
Playboy star Dorothy Stratten rose from poverty in Vancouver, but her success fueled the jealousy of her husband Paul Snider. In August 1980, during a meeting in Los Angeles, Snider sexually assaulted and murdered her before killing himself.
Ep 1:
Bedroom Of Death
In August 1980, rising Playboy star Dorothy Stratten went to meet her estranged husband Snider in Los Angeles. Paul Snider sexually assaulted and shot her before taking his own life, shocking Hollywood.
Ep 2:
Girl in the Golden Cage
Growing up poor in Vancouver, Dorothy was discovered by Playboy after photos were submitted by Paul Snider. As her fame rose under Hugh Hefner, Snider became jealous and controlling.
Ep 3:
Love Or Possession?
While filming They All Laughed in New York City, Dorothy began a relationship with director Peter Bogdanovich, gaining independence and distancing herself from Snider.
Ep 4:
Who Failed Dorothy?
Unable to accept the separation, Paul Snider bought a shotgun and murdered Dorothy during a meeting in Los Angeles before killing himself, ending the life of a rising star.
Discussions (10)
Todd
Level 6 · 5 mo agoThe institutional failure is staggering. Hefner knew Snider was dangerous enough to ban from the mansion. Playboy exploited her image for profit but refused to spend a dime on her actual safety.
Tim
Level 8 · 5 mo agoSnider is the definition of a toxic fanboy who thinks he owns the idol. He realized he was just an NPC in her story and decided to flip the board lol.
Benedict
Level 8 · 5 mo agoI disagree about the roommates. Ignoring dead silence for three hours is pure negligence.
