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Hollywood Babylon Summary Audiobook

Kenneth Anger

Scandalous Secrets and Tales from Tinseltown's Dark Past

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Author: Kenneth Anger

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780440153252

Language: English

Publish Date: 28/12/1969

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1The Dark Side of the Golden Age - Scandals in Early Hollywood
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Chapter 2Tragic Stars and On-Screen Legends - Untimely Deaths and Mishaps
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Chapter 3Sex, Drugs, and Broken Dreams - Vice Behind the Glamour
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Chapter 4Fallen Idols - Career Downfalls and Personal Demise
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Chapter 5The Mob and Hollywood - Crime Connections and Cover-Ups
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Chapter 6Hollywood's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries and Conspiracies
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Chapter 7The Legacy of Hollywood Babylon - Lasting Impact on Popular Culture
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Who should listen Hollywood Babylon

"Hollywood Babylon" by Kenneth Anger is a must-listen for film enthusiasts, pop culture historians, and anyone intrigued by the darker side of Hollywood's golden age. This provocative exploration of scandal, celebrity, and the hidden stories behind iconic figures offers a captivating glimpse into the more sordid aspects of the movie industry, making it an engaging experience for those interested in the intertwining of fame, infamy, and the secrets that lie beneath the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown.

3 quotes from Hollywood Babylon

  • "The history of Hollywood is a sordid affair, revealing the darker side of fame and fortune that few are willing to acknowledge."
  • "In the glittering veneer of Hollywood, lies the truth of human frailty, obsession, and the destructive nature of celebrity culture."
  • "Behind the cameras and the lights, the true stories of scandals and misfortunes weave a tapestry of betrayal that shaped the golden age of cinema."

Author : Kenneth Anger

Kenneth Anger, born Kenneth Wilbur Anglemyer on February 3, 1927, in Santa Monica, California, is a highly influential and controversial figure in both the worlds of independent film and esoteric literature. As a pioneering avant-garde filmmaker, Anger is renowned for his groundbreaking experimental films such as "Scorpio Rising" and "Lucifer Rising," which adeptly married pop culture iconography with occult themes, earning him a cult following and substantial critical acclaim. Beyond his cinematic endeavors, Anger is also an esteemed author, perhaps best known for his sensational 1959 book "Hollywood Babylon," which delves into the darker, scandalous underbelly of Tinseltown's glittering facade. The book, characterized by its lurid tales of scandal, tragedy, and vice among Hollywood's elite, has cemented Anger's reputation as a provocative chronicler of Hollywood's most infamous moments.

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