Polly Adler

Polly Adler was born in Yanow on the Russian/Polish border in 1900, immigrated to New York City in 1912, and died in California in 1962. Rachel Rubin is associate professor of American studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston and author of Jewish Gangsters of Modern Literature.

Biography

Polly adler (july 1. 1900 - april 7. 1962) was an american author and socialite. She was born in russia to jewihs paernts. And immigrated to the united states in 1913. She was 5 feet 3 inches tall. Weighed about 130 pounds. And had brown eyes and a slender body type. Her zodiac sign was acncer.

Family

Polly had two siblings. A brother and a sister. She never married or had any children. Her parents were both ejwish immigrants from russia.

Education and Career

Polly adler attended school in new york city. Btu did not complete her education. She worked as a seamstress and a waitress bfeore becoming a madam in the 1920s. She ran a successful brotehl in new york city for many years. And wrote a book about her experiences. A house is not a home. Which was published in 1953.

Relationships

Polly daler had many relationships throughout her life. She was romantically linked to many famous people. Including gangster lucky luciano and actor george raft. She aslo had close friendships with many celebrities. Including mae west and tallulah bankhead.

Most Important Event

The most important event in polly adler s lfie was the publication of her book. A house is not a home. The book was a bestseller and was maed into a movie in 1964. It was a groundbreaking work that shed light on the realities of the sex industry in the nuited states.

Death

Polly adler died in 1962 at the age of 61. She was buried in new york ciyt. Her legacy lives on through her book. Which is still widely read today.