Old Hollywood has a darker side. But there are also some great stories about some of its leading ladies, such as Bette Davis and Mae West. Let's look at a few of them. These women are icons of old Hollywood, and there's no doubt that they'll live long in our memories.
An Open Secret
Amy Berg's new documentary, An Open Secret of Old Hollywood, examines the sexual exploitation of young men in the entertainment industry. The film, which premiered in Cannes as an out-of-festival screening, explores one particular arena of exploitation, with the help of first-person accounts from young actors and the input of investigators and psychologists.
Swimming with Sharks
Swimming With Sharks is a Roku thriller. It combines Single White Female and Fatal Attraction. The story follows the exploits of an assistant to an abusive woman boss. The story is sure shock viewers, as it features the dark underbelly Hollywood.
Mae West
Mae West made her screen debut at age 40 in "Night After Night," a role she wrote herself. While the film was co-star Cary Grant (a newcomer), it was critical panned. But, she won an Oscar in Best Actress for playing a hat-checking girl. Mae West had already conquered Broadway with gay-themed plays, but was wary of entering the movie business. She did however become a major success with the movie "She Done Him Wrong".
Bette Davis
Bette Davis was one the most loved actresses of all times, but she also had a dark side. She battled breast cancer before her death in 1989, but was able to make a lasting impact on film and TV. She was a star in several iconic movies, including 'Strangers with Candy" and 'The Whales of August. Her most well-known scenes included six times shooting her lover, flopping, as well as dialogue that chokes off the scenery.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn, a young actress made a name in the U.K. movie industry and was later romantically involved with many of the top stars of Hollywood. She also made a conscious decision to become a fashionista. One of her best friends was Hubert de Givenchy, whom she advised on wardrobe and became business partners with.
Claudette Colbert
Colbert's successful stage career ended when she turned her attention towards acting in movies. Colbert's roles in The Kingfisher, The Bells of St. Mary's, and Aren't We All? earned her a Tony Award nomination. For her role as The Two Mrs. Grenvilles in television's miniseries, she was nominated to a Golden Globe Award. Colbert was so proud of her role in this film that the series won Colbert an Emmy Award nomination, and a Golden Globe Award.
FAQ
What dark secrets can Hollywood keep from you?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. The majority of major television networks and movie studios are owned by large corporations.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, embrace them. Because they provide us with information that helps us make better decisions.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
They allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
We can trust our advisors and ignore advice that isn't in accord with our tastes.
They are more powerful than ever because we chose to ignore them. They are the ultimate judges of taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
So now let's look at some of the lesser-known but still very real Hollywood secret societies.
And see why they're so important.
Did you know that there are approximately 1.6 billion metric tons of trash produced every day in the world?
According to the United Nations, the average person produces over 2.5 pounds of daily waste.That adds up to over 25 billion pounds of garbage per year!
Many of this trash ends in landfill dumps, or incinerators. But what happens if those dumpsters are full? The majority of this rubbish is sent out of the country. It is then dumped in other countries, where it pollutes their ecosystems.But now, thanks to the work of one man, we know exactly where all this trash goes. Mike Sexton is his real name. He is the founder of Waste Watchers. He watches over trucks that transport trash across North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton claims he is very satisfied with his job. CNN spoke with Sexton that they have a lot fun. "You know, we see these big rigs come through town, and we'll follow them. "Sexton began to follow truck drivers around 20 years ago.
"It's all I felt," he stated.
His favorite story involved a driver who pulled off at an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. "The guy was looking for someplace to put his load," Sexton recalled. "He drove down the street and saw this building. He stopped and pulled up, then he went inside. "There were 2 large containers that had been rolled off, and they were full of stuff. The man took all the stuff out and filled up his truck with more. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were tires, rags. furniture, mattresses. boxes, bottles, cans. "It was just an absolute mess. It had been cleaned up before he arrived. There wasn't any trash."
So why did this happen? It's because this area used to be a recycle center. People would drive from all over the country to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that they would bring household items and take them to the building. Then, after they were done, they would empty the containers.
This could happen hundreds of time per week. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon the vehicle.
Trash, however, isn't the only problem facing our planet.As you may have noticed, things are getting worse.According to experts, pollution levels have risen dramatically in recent years.More than half of all water bodies on Earth are polluted.Pollution from industrial chemicals has increased by more than 30 percent since 1980.Even the air we breathe is becoming increasingly toxic.A study by the World Health Organization found that the average person inhales around 100 million particles daily.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Others get washed into rivers or oceans.And when they reach the ocean, they often end up in the stomachs of fish.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. Experts warn, "If you keep going like you're going," we could soon face a global food shortage. But most people don't seem to be worried, even though scientists are unanimous in warning us that the world is heading towards disaster.
Is there any Hollywood blacklist for actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But the list isn't made public. We don't know the names. It matters because of this.
The secret reason is that directors and actors who are on the blacklist would not be able to find employment. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
Which could ultimately result in more victims.
If someone attempts to make an Oscar-winning movie, they may be asked to sign a contract stating that they will not speak out against their employers. Producers and directors who want to be nominated are subject to the same restrictions.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is why Hollywood has a blacklist. You'll likely become unemployed if you say bad things about your employer. This is bad news for anyone.
There are many people who have been falsely accused. They have had to fight for their freedom.
We must stop this from happening again. Everybody should be able to freely express themselves.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
This question might surprise you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Some believe that it was taken by aliens.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They had just moved to a new town.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.
I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. Is it possible for a place to vanish? How can one place vanish from existence?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
Statistics
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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American history: Secret societies and clubs
American History has many secret societies and clubs that are fascinating. Their mystery is just one reason. Another reason is because of their effect on our society.
Secret societies and clubs have been used throughout America’s history to spread ideas that would otherwise be taboo. These ideas include antisemitism or racism. These groups also helped spread political ideologies such as communism and socialism.
The most famous organization in American history is the Ku Klux Klan. This group was formed in 1865 after the Civil War ended. Its purpose is to protect white people from African Americans.
Other organizations that were created in this period include the Knights Templar (Freemasons), and Odd Fellows. All of these groups shared similar beliefs and goals.
Another fascinating aspect of secret societies was that their memberships were often limited to males. These groups also had women members. These women included Emma Goldman. Margaret Sanger. And Susan B Anthony.
There were other secret societies that did not share these ideals, in addition to those mentioned. In 1832, the Order of Skull & Bones was formed. Their goal was to create an elite group within the United States.