Hollywood Warts 'n' All (Paperback)

~ Alan Royle (Author)
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Hollywood Warts 'N' All is an anthology of scandal, trivia and anecdotes about the first one hundred years of American cinema. For more than a decade the author has gleaned thousands of items from hundreds of films, biographies and movie publications in general, focusing on the bizarre, the scandalous and the controversial aspects of Tinseltown and, in particular, the private and public lives of the stars themselves. As the title implies, it is a no-holds-barred portrait of an industry notorious for its promiscuity, eccentricities and outrageous behaviour.

In these pages the reader will find tales of 'the casting couch', racial discrimination, criminal activity, drug and alcohol abuse, shady deals and cover-ups. Myths and legends are exposed and war records examined. Accidental deaths, suicides and murders are scrutinised as well as censorship wrangles, ruined careers and sexual preferences.

On the set clashes, feuds and insults, romances and affairs, marriages and divorces are all depicted as they happened. Editing and continuity gaffs, humorous exchanges, mishaps and technical problems, tricks of the trade and casting anomalies are also featured. For movies based on actual events, the author has drawn comparisons between Hollywood's, quite often, ludicrous interpretations and historical fact.

Over five hundred films are featured alphabetically, from A Beautiful Mind to Zulu, from the industry's humble beginnings in 1905 to the present day. This book is for movie buffs intrigued by the unusual and seamier side of the business, for those more interested in what makes their idols tick than in their actual performances on the screen.

About the Author

Alan Royle was born in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1947 and has lived there his entire life. Today, he is retired and lives with his wife Lavinia in the quiet suburb of Booragoon. In 2005 he graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. During his tenure at Australia's most prestigious university he won two Outstanding Achievement Awards in History in 2002 and 2003, and the Vice-Chancellor's Award for academic excellence in 2004. He is currently working on his honours programme with a view to tutoring history on its completion.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (April 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412084199
• ISBN-13: 978-1412084192
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #916,729 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hollywood Warts and All, August 4, 2008

By	Bobbie M. Brackeen "bobrack" (Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I enjoyed this book very much. It is entertaining and prompted me to look up stars and movies mentioned in the book.