Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths: The Deaths That Continue to Haunt Tinseltown Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths: The Deaths That Continue to Haunt Tinseltown takes you on a trip through some of the dream capital's most sordid and mysterious scandals and murders dating back to its earliest days. The cases reviewed in the book include: -Thelma Todd. The "Ice Cream Blonde" was one of the brightest comedy stars of the early talkies until death cut her career short. Was her seemingly-accidental death a murder? Was she the victim of a mob hit or a carefully-calculated crime of passion? -Elizabeth Short. The so-called "Black Dahlia" was just one of many Hollywood wannabes who tried to make it in the movies, until her sordid death propelled her into the ranks of Hollywood's most mysterious murders. Who really killed this glamorous aspiring starlet? -Bob Crane. The former TV star's seemingly wholesome and good-natured image concealed a dark side of sex addiction and obsession. Was his secret sex life the reason behind his seedy murder? -George Reeves. The actor cut a heroic figure as TV's Man of Steel. But behind the superhero was a vulnerable man who faced bleak career prospects. Did his despair over his seemingly unpromising future lead him to take his own life? Or did his troubled romantic life lead to murder? -Natalie Wood. One of Hollywood's most beautiful stars, the doe-eyed actress seemingly had the perfect Tinseltown marriage with a dashing actor. But was there more going on behind the faade that would eventually lead to her death? You'll find out all about the histories of these glamorous celebrity victims as well as the circumstances surrounding their mysterious deaths. You'll also learn about all the theories about their deaths, so that you can make your own conclusions. After reading Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths, you'll surely never watch a movie in the same way again!
Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths: The Deaths That Continue to Haunt Tinseltown Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths: The Deaths That Continue to Haunt Tinseltown takes you on a trip through some of the dream capital's most sordid and mysterious scandals and murders dating back to its earliest days. The cases reviewed in the book include: -Thelma Todd. The "Ice Cream Blonde" was one of the brightest comedy stars of the early talkies until death cut her career short. Was her seemingly-accidental death a murder? Was she the victim of a mob hit or a carefully-calculated crime of passion? -Elizabeth Short. The so-called "Black Dahlia" was just one of many Hollywood wannabes who tried to make it in the movies, until her sordid death propelled her into the ranks of Hollywood's most mysterious murders. Who really killed this glamorous aspiring starlet? -Bob Crane. The former TV star's seemingly wholesome and good-natured image concealed a dark side of sex addiction and obsession. Was his secret sex life the reason behind his seedy murder? -George Reeves. The actor cut a heroic figure as TV's Man of Steel. But behind the superhero was a vulnerable man who faced bleak career prospects. Did his despair over his seemingly unpromising future lead him to take his own life? Or did his troubled romantic life lead to murder? -Natalie Wood. One of Hollywood's most beautiful stars, the doe-eyed actress seemingly had the perfect Tinseltown marriage with a dashing actor. But was there more going on behind the faade that would eventually lead to her death? You'll find out all about the histories of these glamorous celebrity victims as well as the circumstances surrounding their mysterious deaths. You'll also learn about all the theories about their deaths, so that you can make your own conclusions. After reading Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths, you'll surely never watch a movie in the same way again!
