American Experience S17E8 — The Massie Affair

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American Experience•Season 17•Episode 8

The Massie Affair

6.9/10 · 217 votesApr 18, 200555 min

Ranked #10 of 11 in Season 17•−0.4 vs season avg

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"The Massie Affair" chronicles a 1931 Honolulu rape case involving a young white Navy wife that became even more serious when one of the acquitted Hawaiian defendants was later kidnapped and murdered. Although marital discord and social "honor" play into the story, it's mostly about

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Episode Summary

"The Massie Affair" is episode 8 of American Experience season 17. It scored 6.9/10 from 217 votes, ranking #10 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on April 18, 2005.

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