Hollywood Confidential
by Ted Schwarz
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Hollywood Confidential is the first truly in-depth look at the sexy, humorous, violent, and tragic history of the mob in Hollywood from the 1920s, when Joe Kennedy decided to buy a motion picture company, to the 1980s when the last vestiges of mob influence were revealed through investigations of former Screen Actors Guild President Ronald Reagan and his union backers. The revelations continue into the 1980s when the major studios were no longer important, the independents were on the rise, and it was no longer possible to buy, bribe, or blackmail in a meaningful way. There were deals and bad guys, but the mob as it existed was finished in Hollywood.
About the Author:
Ted Schwarz is the author, co-author, or "ghost" of more than 100 books and well over 2,500 articles and short stories. He has been a frequent contributor to such shows as Hard Copy, E!-Entertainment's True Hollywood Mysteries and E!-Entertainment's True Hollywood Stories, the Mug Shots documentaries for Court TV, and numerous others. In all he has made approximately 300 appearances on shows ranging from Geraldo! to Pat Robertson's The 700 Club. He lives in Cleveland.
Press Reviews:
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"Emotionally wrenching!"
― Publishers Weekly
"A very fine job!"
― Kirks Reviews
Ted Schwarz masterfully combines fascinating stories to uncover the hidden connections between Hollywood and organized crime. Behind the glamorous silver screen lies a dark underbelly and cunning maneuvers, which this fascinating book takes readers on a mesmerizing journey to explore. With meticulous research and a treasure trove of riveting anecdotes, Schwarz delves into the long-hidden secrets of Tinseltown, offering a comprehensive exploration of the mob’s influence on the silver screen throughout history. . . . Readers will be left with an insightful understanding of the untold stories that have affected Hollywood's past. The book serves as a tribute to the lasting fascination of Hollywood, and the significance of exposing concealed histories that need to be shared.
― Book Pleasures
See the publisher website: Lyons Press
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