Oscar Dearest: Six Decades of Scandal, Politics, and Greed Behind Hollywood's Academy Awards, 1927-1986Just in time to celebrate Oscar's 60th birthday: an endlessly juicy, illustrated expose of the predatory backstage politics and outrageous scandals behind Hollywood's coveted idol, from its beginning in 1927 to 1986. Illustrated. |
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FOREWORD by Allan Halcrow xi | 1 |
LITTLE ORPHAN OSCAR | 14 |
OSCARS UNCROWNED KING | 35 |
Copyright | |
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