Hollywood: Rose Thompson Hovick, Stage Mother

Hollywood: Rose Thompson Hovick, Stage Mother

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Hollywood: Johnny Stompanato & Lana Turner, The Gangster and The Film Star

After a childhood struggle with poverty, 16-year-old Lana Turner became a world famous movie star in 1937, praised for her grace, and talent. Her public life seemed like a fairy tale, but over the next 20 years, her private life was plagued with toxic relationships. Sponsors! Dai ...  Show more

Hollywood: Peg Entwistle, "The Hollywoodland Sign Girl"

By 1932, budding Hollywood starlet Peg Entwistle had everything: money, a successful Broadway career, accolades, and undeniable charm. But none of that stopped her from throwing herself off the Hollywood sign, plummeting to her death. Parcasters - Bob Champion was an accomplished ...  Show more

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