The Dark Side Of Hollywood : Unveiling The Horrific Double Lives Of Old Hollywood's Biggest Stars!

by Keli Noury

The Dark Side Of Unveiling The Double Lives Of Old Hollywood 's Biggest Stars Behind the bright lights of Hollywood lies a shadowy world. I ts secrets are only whispered in the hushed corners of studio backlots and behind closed doors . This book is about the double lives of some of the biggest stars in the Golden Age of cinema Among Them, Charlie Chaplin , known for his endearing Tramp character, and for bringing laughter and joy to the masses, but whose slapstick comedy was a facade for a darker personality lurking beneath the slapstick veneer, that of a man whose predatory dating habits verged on criminality. Lupe Velez , the fiery Mexican Spitfire, embodied the vivacity and sensuality of the silver screen. A captivating actress, her tumultuous life and tragic end revealed the darker pressures and expectations faced by women in an industry obsessed with image. Then, there was Jean Harlow , the original platinum blonde bombshell who ignited the screen with her beauty and allure. Beneath the shimmering exterior of Hollywood's first sex symbol was a life fraught with personal turmoil and an untimely demise that sent shockwaves through the industry. As we step into history's dimly lit corridors, brace yourself for a compelling narrative that transcends the years, and explores the legacies of those who became synonymous with the enchantment and the agony of fame and fortune.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2023

Reviews

[Carlton Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy these stories. Not so much for the dark side, but for the pressure that was put on these actors by the studios and the public.
I never realized Jean Harlow's mother was such a controlling b____ to her daughter. And she felt the loss of her father due to his abandonment. Her stepfather cheated her out of money and pushed her to make more money so he and her mother could live the high life.
And karma should have dealt them a nasty blow, but didn't.
A lot of background and history of the stars and the studios.

[Becks! · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐'s

[Susan Molloy · Rating 1 out of 5]

🖊️ In the prologue: " This is the story of one man, whose comedic performance brought laughter to millions across the globe, but whose inner demons made life hell for a few unlucky women who crossed his path. This is also the story of two women—two ambitious actresses—who took Hollywood by storm. They shone so brightly that their talent and charisma captivated audiences worldwide. Both of them were betrayed by the men they loved the most."

First, the authoress writes that this is the story of "one man," but finishes by saying it is about "men" in this book. So which is it? One man, or a crowd of men? This is not "the story of two women" because there are many more than that in this book.

Sadly, this is a badly written work with a cornucopia of grammatical and spelling mistakes and a disjointed format. Moreover, this is written at a junior high school level of reading. I could not finish this. 🗑️ Other readers may find this book their jewel.

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[William O. Robertson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good grief. This is one terrible written book. You would guess this was written by a middle school student with all the grammatical errors and disjointed story narrative. If I could give less than one star, I would. Besides, this book was not Kindle formatted.

[James D Spencer · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not well writing with flaws

The author should have researched more in-depth. All information could have been gleaned from newspaper and magazine articles. There was no unveiling of any double lives.

[Tonya Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tragic Old Hollywood Stars

Another book about Hollywood that I seemed to enjoy. My favorite was about Jean Harlow. A friend of mine recommended watching Libeled Lady with William Powell. I liked the movie and loved Ms. Harlow

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was alright. Learned a few new things. Some grammatical and spelling errors made it only a 3 star book.

[Barry Pagano · Rating 5 out of 5]

The dark side of Hollywood

I really enjoyed this book Sad but true lives of Some of Hollywood's biggest stars I believe you will thoroughly enjoy it

[Angela Stillson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish this book was longer!

[walter barker III · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old Hollywood.

I love all the behind the scene books. I grew on classic films ,and these books are real page turners.

[Vickie Self · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who knew?

What sad lives most of these movie stars actually lived. It’s a time that women were prey without any power.