The Hollywood Book of Scandals: The Shocking, Often Disgraceful Deeds and Affairs of More Than 100 American Movie and TV Idols

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McGraw Hill Professional, Jun 14, 2004 - Biography & Autobiography - 292 pages

Popular cult author and show business insider James Parish exposes the scandals that rocked Tinseltown

Nothing intrigues the public more than a good, juicy scandal. Add a famous Hollywood star or two to the mix and the nation is hooked. The Hollywood Book of Scandals provides the full account of 32 big, provocative scandals—complete with all the sexy, scintillating, and often shocking details. Written by veteran show business chronicler James Robert Parish, this book dishes the full dirt on:

  • Bob Crane’s mysterious death
  • Elizabeth Taylor’s seduction of Eddie Fisher
  • Robert Mitchum’s arrest for drug possession
  • Judy Garland’s public meltdown
  • Errol Flynn’s trial for statutory rape
  • Winona Ryder’s shoplifting trial

More than 100 black-and-white celebrity photos offer readers a close-up look at the leading players in these sordid dramas.

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Contents

The Tragic
58
Hollywoods Swordsman
83
Tinseltowns
92
Copyright

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About the author (2004)

James Robert Parish is a leading authority on show business and popular culture and the acclaimed author of many published books, including The Hollywood Book of Death, Hollywood Bad Boys, Hollywood Divas, and The Hollywood Book of Love.

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