No Hollywood script can compare to the terror of the 37 true tales in this gripping historical account. Expert crime historian Joan Renner explores the shadowy world of fame and crime during Hollywood's glamorous era. As Los Angeles became the epicenter of film, it also attracted notorious criminals and mobsters, creating a complex tapestry of allure and danger. Renner recounts thrilling stories that surpass fiction, including harrowing LAPD showdowns, dark dealings behind studio gates, and the tragic fates of luminaries whose off-screen lives were as dramatic as their on-screen personas. She delves into infamous episodes, such as the shocking case of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, accused of the accidental death of a young actress, alongside lesser-known but equally hair-raising tales of actors ensnared by scandal and corruption. This account offers a profound look at Hollywood's dual nature, illustrating how its seductive glitter was intertwined with sinister impulses. It is essential for anyone fascinated by how America's “City of Dreams” became a stage for some of the most gripping dramas of the twentieth century. Step into the Prohibition Era as Renner reveals the hidden crimes and undying ambition behind Hollywood's shimmering façade.
