Katharine Hepburn Was Once Called Box Office Poison—Here’s How She Staged Her Comeback(Photo Credit –Wikimedia)

Katharine Hepburn stepped into Hollywood with a fire that couldn’t be ignored. In a time when the silver screen was shaping the dreams of millions, she carved her path instead of following the trends. Her fierce presence in A Bill of Divorcement lit a fire under the decade, and soon, she was everywhere. Films like Morning Glory and Little Women only further cemented her place in the spotlight. But stardom, especially in Hollywood’s Golden Age, was never guaranteed to last. That same spotlight could turn harsh, and tragically, by the end of the 1930s, it did.

Katharine Hepburn’s Shine Began to Fade

The industry shifted fast, and Hepburn’s films no longer drew crowds. Her films, such as Sylvia Scarlett, Mary of Scotland, and The Little Minister, failed to capture the box office.