HOLLYWOOD MYSTERIES

This episode looks at the life of one of the brightest stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Claudette Colbert. Born in Paris, she was the image of 1930s sophistication, and became known for her demanding personality on set. But behind the scenes she was living a life that meant the scandal papers were never far behind her. In truth she was fun-loving, a brilliant business woman and often deeply insecure. After her starring, Oscar-winning role in "It Happened One Night", Claudette's star power was immense. But the most fascinating, and most challenging period of her life was just beginning. So, settle in for another Hollywood Mystery, with the Film Noir mood of rain on a deserted L.A. sidewalk, deep into the night, as always. Stay tuned for more mysteries! And please consider supporting our channel below. We have exciting tiers on Patreon, with essays and rare photographs right up to being able to request a subject for a video! https://www.patreon.com/HollywoodMysteries There's also Hollywood Mysteries merch - classy tees, mugs and a tote bag to let the world know how much you love Hollywood's mysterious past. https://hollywoodmysteries.myshopify.com/

William Powell led a life that was the envy of many, in particular his high profile relationships with some of Hollywood's biggest stars. A consummate gentleman on and off the screen, he was a beloved figure of 1930s Hollywood. But his private life was one of torment and tragedy. So, settle in for another Hollywood Mystery, with the Film Noir mood of rain on a deserted L.A. sidewalk, deep into the night, as always. Stay tuned for more mysteries!

Episode 7 is a look at the sad, even horrifying end of Virginia Rappe. She was the victim in a scandal that rocked Hollywood and the nation to its core. And yet, for all the circus that surrounded her, little is known about her life. The media painted a salacious picture of Virginia, but she was intelligent, driven and on the cusp of joining the Fox stable and hitting the big time. But that was all before the fateful day she ran into 'Fatty'... And now, rumors persist among those who believe in the supernatural that her ghost is still here with us. If ever there was someone who was destined to haunt Hollywood, surely it is Virginia Rappe. So, settle in for another Hollywood Mystery, with the Film Noir mood of rain on a deserted L.A. sidewalk, deep into the night, as always. Stay tuned for more mysteries!

This episode looks at the life of Robert Shaw, accompanied by the Film Noir mood of rain on a deserted L.A. sidewalk, deep into the night. He was known to many as Quint from Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" and for playing the villains in "The Sting" alongside Robert Redford and in the James Bond film "From Russia With Love" opposite his old friend Sean Connery. Shaw had a reputation as a hard drinking hellraiser. But underneath the gruff exterior was a man whose life had been one of suffering, beginning with a childhood tragedy and ending with his own fatal battle against a monster far more terrifying than any great white shark. Stay tuned for more mysteries!

If you check the reverse of the next quarter you have in your hand, you may just see a mysterious and beautiful face - one from Hollywood's most glamorous era. Anna May Wong may now be memorialized on the other side of George Washington, but her life was fraught with difficulty and prejudice. Nonetheless, she rose up to become a true international superstar and an icon of both the silent and talkie eras. We hope you enjoy this rainy look into the dark and fantastic life of Anna May Wong. Thanks so much for watching! Catch us also on: Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@hollywoodmysteries?lang=en Odysee https://odysee.com/@HollywoodMysteries:1

Brilliant, beautiful, highly intelligent and always swathed in signature pink - there's no mistaking the subject of this video: the one and only Jayne Mansfield. But behind the glamor and the fun, her life was beset by tragedy. And she passed at a sadly young age. Rumors abound that her ties to the Church of Satan may have brought about her death. And that's only the half of it - her short life was truly extraordinary. So lie back and let us take you on a smoky and rainy Noir investigation into the life of Jayne Mansfield. Thanks so much for watching!

This episode looks into the life of 'The Screen's Most Perfect Lover' and his tragic downfall, as always, accompanied with a rainy soundtrack right out of a film noir to send you to sleep. Stay tuned for more mysteries!

We are back and will be regularly uploading tales from Hollywood's mysterious and scandalous past and present - accompanied with a rainy soundtrack right out of a film noir to send you to sleep. This episode looks at the brief and tragic life of Olive Thomas, way back in the silent era. Stay tuned for more mysteries!