The Secret History Of Hollywood
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The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part twelve, James Cagney has made his grand return to Warner Brothers in a poorly-received comedy called 'Boy Meets Girl'. It is his next project, however, that will mark his true return, a calssic gangster drama written by one of Hollywood's true curiosities, and co-starring a gang of very unruly boys… Meanwhile, The Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbour, which has spurred the United States into war. Many from the Hollywood industry are joining the fight, including Jack Jr, who has once again fallen foul of his step-mother, Ann... To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part eleven, James Cagney has turned his hand to farming, with no plans to return to Hollywood, but perhaps a visiting Hollywood legend can change his mind? Harry Warner has arrived home to face the criminal threats he has received, aided by the famously stoic Albert Warner. Harry has pledged to fight the emerging Nazi threat using the most powerful weapon at his command; the Warner studio itself… To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By supporting the shows, you're not just preserving history; you're becoming a crucial part of the narrative. Your support helps unveil the untold stories, forgotten legends, and the behind-the-scenes secrets that shaped an era. Embrace the enchantment of Old Hollywood, and let's weave its captivating stories together. Signing up is simple - go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret today and become a guardian of cinematic history. You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... Queens Of Cinema Series 1, plus instant access to Series 2, which has just begun with the two-part story of Ida Lupino! An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... Bonus review shows! Blueprints - a bitesize version of The Secret History Of Hollywood - extra chapters that help to further enhance the stories you've already heard! The Seventh Heaven Radio Hour - a bi-weekly music show in which I present the best in Golden Age music as well as the film scores that became legend Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part ten, Lina Basquette has been invited to foreign lands by a powerful man who wants to make her a star. But at what price? And who is the mysterious man who seems to know all about her, and who may be harbouring a terrible secret of his own...? To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part nine, James Cagney has been betrayed by Jack Warner for a third time, but will he walk out on Hollywood again? Meanwhile, Harry Warner been summoned to St Louis to face a grand jury. While there, he receives a terrifying phone call… To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Allow me to present the first part of an all-new miniseries - The Curious Tale Of The Missing Pioneer - in which I'll tell the fascinating, and sometimes unbelievable tale of a man whose name is missing from the record books of cinematic pioneers. Prepare for a tale of jealousy, obsession, conspiracy, movies, and murder... To hear the entire series as it's published (the first three editions are available now) along with countless more stories of Hollywood history, sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part eight, Al Capone's war with Bugs Moran has reached terrifying proportions, but an act of violence on Valentine's Day leaves the world sickened and determined to stamp out the romanticised gangsters forever. In Hollywood, Jack Warner's extra-marital affairs are destroying his home life, as well as his relationship with his brothers, and with his son… To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part seven, James Cagney has walked out of Hollywood sparking controversy between actors and producers. Jack Warner seems determined to have his way, but there is another element to be reckoned with - the Warner crime dramas are proving a great success for the studio. From their belly, another shocking genre has emerged: the chain gang films. But they are tame compared to the dark tales upon which they are based… To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1922, one of the most confounding crimes in the history of Los Angeles took place beneath the gaze of the most famous sign in the world. A twisted enigma was born that night... Become a guardian of cinematic history TODAY - go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret and sign up - it's simple, quick, and you'll be off to the races in the company of Hollywood's most golden era. You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including Death On Alvarado Street, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part six, James Cagney's star is in the ascendent, and he seems a perfect fit for the newly emerging gangster genre. Also on the rise, is a Romanian immigrant who has fled persecution in Romania to pursue his own dreams. Meanwhile, Jack Warner is growing a little tired of his biggest star's attitude... To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The sometimes painful truth about the Golden Age Of Hollywood, is that with each passing year, we move further and further away from it. Thankfully, our means of connecting to that time are numerous. We can watch the films. We can look at the history and pass along the stories of these pioneers. Or, if we want to take a shortcut to Old Hollywood via the senses, we can always glance across at Hollywood’s oldest surviving star, safe in the knowledge of its constancy. This is one Hollywood legend that even time cannot take away from us... Become a guardian of cinematic history TODAY - go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret and sign up - it's simple, quick, and you'll be off to the races in the company of Hollywood's most golden era. You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part five, Harry Warner is busy grooming his son, Lewis, to one day take control of the Warner empire. Jack Warner, meanwhile, is introducing his own son, Jack Jr, to the family business. But tragedy is about to strike again… To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Embark on a nostalgic journey through the glitz and glamour of Old Hollywood with me by joining the exclusive Patreon community and becoming a cherished patron of timeless tales to transport you to the golden age of cinema. By supporting the shows, you're not just preserving history; you're becoming a crucial part of the narrative. Your support helps unveil the untold stories, forgotten legends, and the behind-the-scenes secrets that shaped an era. Embrace the enchantment of Old Hollywood, and let's weave its captivating stories together. Signing up is simple - go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret today and become a guardian of cinematic history. You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part four, James Cagney has begun to make a name for himself in world of New York's theatres, but a single act of defiance looks to derail his promising career before it has begun. Meanwhile, the relationship between Harry and Jack Warner is francturing beyond repair… To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While many may remember Fay Wray most vividly as the girl in the palm of Kong, her story bears testament to the fact that there can sometimes be far more to a lifetime than a single iconic moment… Give your life some extra magic by signing up at Patreon now! You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Give your life some extra magic by signing up at Patreon now! You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part three, with 'The Jazz Singer', the Warner brothers are about to change the course of cinematic history forever. But as the world are celebrating their historic success, the Warner family temselves are beset by their darkest tragedy. Meanwhile, Lina Basquette receives an offer from Harry Warner that will change the course of her life forever. To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"In art there is compassion, in compassion there is humanity, with humanity there is generosity and love. Gregory Peck gave us these attributes in full measure. To this day the children of 'Mockingbird' ... call him Atticus." Give your life some extra magic by signing up at Patreon now! You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part The Warner brothers have arrived in Hollywood, but with dwindling finances, and their rival studios determined to cut their careers short, they need a breakout hit in order to succeed. Sam Warner has become enchanted with the notion of sound movies. He has also fallen in love with a young dancer named Lina Basquette... To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Part of being a good reporter” wrote Theo Wilson in 1996 “is to be anonymous, to stay out of the story so that you can better watch and study and listen to the principals. She couldn't do that...” Wilson was writing about his former friend, and one of the most remarkable journalists of the twentieth century, Dorothy Kilgallen. Give your life some extra magic by signing up at Patreon now! You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. In part one, a dynasty is about to begin in the wilds of Poland, where once upon a time, a Polish cobbler named Benjamin undertook a journey across the world in order to secure a brighter future for his endangered family. While 400 miles away in New York another future legend was trying to find his own place in the world... To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Sign up now and unlock an entire universe of Hollywood legends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Give your life some extra magic by signing up at Patreon now! You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation, and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Give your month some extra magic by signing up at Patreon now! You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films! Bonus reviews, and special guests, all appearing to talk about the delights of Film Noir and Noirvember... A specially recorded spooky Small Tales edition - a selected piece of short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation (October features a classic horror movie each Sunday), and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... A special Film Noir watchlist, including links to watch the films... Plus, all patrons gain full access to November's two-day Film Festival - two full days of cinematic excellence, hosted online! Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Give your Spooktober some extra spark by signing up at Patreon now! You'll get access to the ENTIRE 7-HOUR Universal Horror Special - A Universe Of Horrors - as well as every other Secret History of Hollywood series, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more... Get early access to The Spooktober Spectacular later this week, featuring movie reviews and Halloween Old-Time Radio fun... A weekly visit from a Golden Age horror icon (including Vincent Price and Boris Karloff) who'll present a macabre classic... A specially recorded spooky Small Tales edition - a selected piece of short fiction with a sinister edge... An entire bank of Movie Commentaries, bonus review shows, a weekly Film Club invitation (October features a classic horror movie each Sunday), and access to my personal Classic Movie Library... A special Halloween watchlist, including links to watch the films... Plus, all patrons gain full access to November's two-day Film Festival - two full days of cinematic excellence, hosted online! Sign up now at Patreon or go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Universal Horror series is one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time, having laid the foundations for horror cinema as we know it. During the build-up to Halloween 2023, join me as we revisit seminal Secret History Of Hollywood series, A Universe Of Horrors, as well as several more small forays into the dark shadows of the silver screen that have haunted our dreams for so long... In part four, the Universal Horrors take their first true step into science fiction with a special-effects-driven chiller in which its protagonist remained "invisible". We'll also recount the wild tale of Universal's grisliest tale, one involving flaying, corruption and devil worship, and which resulted in its director being permanently exiled from mainstream Hollywood film-making... The remainder of A Universe Of Horrors, comprising SIX MORE episodes, is available only by signing up at Patreon.com/attaboysecret - you'll gain access to this and much more by signing up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Universal Horror series is one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time, having laid the foundations for horror cinema as we know it. During the build-up to Halloween 2023, join me as we revisit seminal Secret History Of Hollywood series, A Universe Of Horrors, as well as several more small forays into the dark shadows of the silver screen that have haunted our dreams for so long... In this third part, hear the story of James Whale, the visionary creator who would steer the Universal Horrors through their most influential era, and the meteoric rise of Boris Karloff, including his early hits, and a fateful visit to his homeland... For complete access to the entire A Universe Of Horrors series, as well as hundreds more hours of drama, history and storytelling, sign up at Patreon.com/attaboysecret now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Universal Horror series is one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time, having laid the foundations for horror cinema as we know it. During the build-up to Halloween 2023, join me as we revisit seminal Secret History Of Hollywood series, A Universe Of Horrors, as well as several more small forays into the dark shadows of the silver screen that have haunted our dreams for so long... In this second part, hear the story of the first true horror icons - Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff - and how things could have been so different if a certain choice had been made... For complete access to the entire A Universe Of Horrors series, as well as hundreds more hours of drama, history and storytelling, sign up at Patreon.com/attaboysecret now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Universal Horror series is one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time, having laid the foundations for horror cinema as we know it. During the build-up to Halloween 2023, join me as we revisit seminal Secret History Of Hollywood series, A Universe Of Horrors, as well as several more small forays into the dark shadows of the silver screen that have haunted our dreams for so long... In this first part, hear the tale of how Universal Studios itself came to life, the tragic story of the Dracula who never was, and the early pioneers of horror cinema For complete access to the entire A Universe Of Horrors series, as well as hundreds more hours of drama, history and storytelling, sign up at Patreon.com/attaboysecret now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many believe that Audrey Hepburn's screen romances marked the beginning of her story. But the reality was something altogether more shocking. Join me as I share her at-times unbelievable tale of bravery, heroism and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. It's a story you will never forget... The Secret History Of Hollywood only exists because of the kindness of its incredible audience. To sign up now and gain instant access to the rest of Audrey's story, as well as ELEVEN MORE complete series', simply sign up at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret Signing up only takes a moment, and I'll be in touch as soon as you do to make sure you're ready to go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the golden age of Hollywood? Look no further than Patreon.com/attaboysecret Join the exclusive community and gain access to a treasure trove of untold stories, vintage glamour, and behind-the-scenes secrets. Immerse yourself in the magic of Old Hollywood's vault of nostalgia, bringing you closer to the stars and the fascinating tales that shaped an era. By becoming a valued member, you'll not only support the preservation of cinematic history but also unlock a world of exclusive perks, including early access to new shows (the next part of Cary is almost upon you!), reviews, a Film Club, movie commentaries, and never-before released multi-hour adventures. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of something truly special. Join today at Patreon.com/attaboysecret and unlock Old Hollywood today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
