The Seattle Times published a story concerning Farmer's return home from Western State Hospital on July 3, 1944. The article, which was essentially a fluff piece, focuses upon Farmer's appearance and her proper place as an actress. The article begins, "Looking as though she just had stepped from a stage set, comely, blonde Frances Farmer, 30-year-old former stage and screen star..." Already the focus is upon appearance and her role within society. One of the only descriptions of her experiences within the hospital itself was a quote: "It's all been like a terrible dream and it's wonderful to be home again." However, even through the quote it chose, The Seattle Times is emphasizing the importance of a woman's proper place - within the home. While Farmer briefly mentions her experiences in the hospital, she is only partially quoted and the article softens the blow of the true nature of mental institutions by saying "she didn't enjoy the confinement, the close quarters and the lack of privacy."
The Seattle Times, 1/15/43
