An unprecedented anthology of never-before-told true stories by and about some of Hollywood's most interesting stars, legends, and wannabes, and takes readers inside Hollywood's inner sanctum to show how casting decisions are made, who makes them, and who has the final word.
Acting
Susan George's deliciously arch narration.
Editing
Jarring cuts between glamour and grim reality.
Director
John Sealey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle's footage here was pulled from private collections; most had been suppressed for decades.
Theda Bara's estate threatened legal action over her inclusion—her 'vamp' persona was entirely studio-manufactured, and they hated the exposure.
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