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Exploring the intersection of organized crime and the film industry, this book chronicles the mob's influence in Hollywood from the 1920s through the 1980s. It reveals how figures like Joe Kennedy shaped the early cinematic landscape and how the mob's power waned as independent studios emerged. The narrative blends humor, violence, and tragedy, detailing key events and figures, including the scrutiny of Ronald Reagan's ties to the mob, ultimately showcasing the decline of mob influence in Hollywood's evolving landscape.
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Hollywood Confidential, Ted Schwarz
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Hollywood Confidential
- Subtitle
- How the Studios Beat the Mob at Their Own Game
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ted Schwarz
- Publisher
- Lyons Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781493072361
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, True Crime
- Rating
- 2.75 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of organized crime and the film industry, this book chronicles the mob's influence in Hollywood from the 1920s through the 1980s. It reveals how figures like Joe Kennedy shaped the early cinematic landscape and how the mob's power waned as independent studios emerged. The narrative blends humor, violence, and tragedy, detailing key events and figures, including the scrutiny of Ronald Reagan's ties to the mob, ultimately showcasing the decline of mob influence in Hollywood's evolving landscape.