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Hollywood Babylon

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Straight Arrow Books, 1975 - Biography & Autobiography - 292 pages
From Chaplin to Garland, this shocking classic uncovers the film capital's history of sex, drugs, violence and tragedy. Hundreds of rare photos.

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User Review  - Lauren - Goodreads

A fun, pulpy little book that chronicles America's obsession with and subsequent condemnation of celebrities. Although some of the "facts" presented in Hollywood Babylon have been vehemently denied ... Read full review

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User Review  - Alnoory. - Goodreads

The seamy side of the film industry have been around a long time. Hollywood Babylon seems ever more secure in its not-so-lofty status as Tinseltown's ultimate scandal-fest. Who's who of the film ... Read full review

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