Tinseltown: Uncovering the Dark Side of Hollywood’s Golden Age – Murder, Morphine and Madness
“Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood” is an eye-opening and fascinating exploration into the glamorous yet dark world of early Hollywood. Written by William J. Mann, this book provides an in-depth look at the scandalous life of silent film star Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and the events that spiraled out of his death. It also delves into the seedy underworld of drug abuse and illicit behavior that was rampant in 1920s Hollywood. With revealing interviews and meticulous research, Mann offers an unflinching account of a city gone wild with ambition, power, and greed. This book will leave you questioning how much of Hollywood’s past has been forgotten or covered up in order to maintain its glitzy facade. If you’re looking for an insightful analysis of a bygone era and its outrageous characters, then this book is for you.