
Scandals of Classic Hollywood
Sex, Deviance, and Drama from the Golden Age of American Cinema
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Romy Nordlinger
Believe it or not, America's fascination with celebrity culture was thriving well before the days of TMZ, Perez Hilton, Charlie Sheen's breakdown, and allegations against Woody Allen. And the stars of yesteryear? They weren't always the saints that we make them out to be. Part biography, part cultural history, the stories contained in this book cover the stuff that films are made of: love, sex, drugs, illegitimate children, illicit affairs, and botched cover-ups. Based on Anne Helen Petersen's popular column on the Hairpin, Scandals of Classic Hollywood is sensationalism made smart.
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Not just the headlines!
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Would you listen to Scandals of Classic Hollywood again? Why?
This story was very good..I learned so much about classic Hollywood I didn't know..A must read for those who love Hollywood of yesteryearWho was your favorite character and why?
I loved Jean Harlow's story..I have always been fanWhat does Romy Nordlinger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her voice was just enough to it didn't overtake the story but was still interesting to listen toIf you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
What happens in Hollywood stays in HollywoodCouldn't Stop Listening
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different than title suggests
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I accept that after a certain point, no new information will be surfacing about James Dean, Judy Garland and even especially about the stars from the 20s... but hope springs eternal that some old diary will be found that will enhance these actors private life portfolios and tell me a tale that I haven't run across before...
Sigh.
But, as I mentioned, if you're not already saturated in Hollywood Lore, you will like this book.
Old Stars Never Fade--Nor Do Their Life Stories
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Riveting journey
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ok book
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excellent
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Good book
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Where does Scandals of Classic Hollywood rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Well, this is an odd question because no two books are alike. However, for this particular genre - Hollywood expose, this is an extraordinally well written book.What was one of the most memorable moments of Scandals of Classic Hollywood?
One of the most memorable moments from the book was the Clark Gable/Carole Lombard narrative. It was surprisingly touching and, of course, very tragic.What about Romy Nordlinger’s performance did you like?
It was a bit frantic at times but not unpleasant overall. The narration style seemed to fit the time period and subject matter covered.What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?
Facts about how prevailing social norms in the country influenced what could make or break a Hollywood star and why. This was fascinating and made me contextualize it in today's celeb obsessed culture.Any additional comments?
This book greatly and pleasantly surprised me with its intellectual, provocative examination of stardom, fame and infamy when it comes to Hollywood and public consumption. I expected a gauzy, bawdy romp through the scandals of yesteryear and got something much better instead. There are scandals aplenty but they are offered up in a framework of the psychosocial, religious, political and historical context of the country in real time. The struggle of America to come to terms with sex, gender, race and many other defining issues informs the narratives found within the book at every turn. What a fascinating read as a result! My only complaint is the fact that the author clearly cherry picked her scandals and often chose to treat some incidents with kid gloves. Still, I highly recommend this book.No Smut? No Problem?
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Scandals of Classic Hollywood
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