During the early years of the 20th century, Los Angeles was a rough-and-tumble place. Thousands of people were arriving there every day, seeking fame, fortune, health, and an opportunity to reinvent themselves. Some succeeded; others did not. But their stories were always dramatic. Join Beth Gates Warren as she introduces you to some of the archetypal characters who populated the City of Angels a century ago.

Beth Gates Warren is a fine art photography scholar and consultant. Formerly the Director of Photographs at Sotheby’s, she writes and lectures widely on photography related subjects. Her most recent book is Artful Lives: Edward Weston, Margrethe Mather, and the Bohemians of Los Angeles.