For more than eighty years; the famous unsolved murder of William Desmond Taylor; the legendary bisexual film director; has generated debate and controversy. Now; best-selling author Charles Higham has solved the crime. Higham uncovers the corruption and intrigue of Los Angeles in the Roaring Twenties—and the film industry mogulsrsquo; complete domination of the cityrsquo;s authorities. When it was discovered that a famous star of the day had probably killed Taylor; a massive cover-up began—from the removal of crucial evidence to the naming of innocent people as killers—which has continued until now to protect the truth. Murder in Hollywood goes beyond the killing to unearth unknown details about the life of Taylor before his arrival in Hollywood; as well as the stories and histories buried by the crooked authorities and criminals involved the case. The authorrsquo;s exclusive interviews with the culpable star; his unique possession of long-vanished police records; and the support of the present-day Los Angeles county coroner—who examined the evidence as if the murder had taken place now—have ensured a hair-raising thriller. Charles Higham successfully presents the most plausible and convincing solution yet to the mystery. In the process he paints a vivid portrait of Hollywood in the 1920s—from its major stars to its bisexual subculture. The result is a compelling answer to a long-standing mystery and a fascinating study of a place; and an industry that; as today; let people reinvent themselves. Murder in Hollywood is more extraordinary than any crime of fiction and more exciting than any action adventure movie.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic CompilationBy Dr. in ChicagoAlison Hodge has published a few compilations that I find enormously helpful when introducing and deepening the knowledge of actor training innovators. These chapters offer great overviews of the people who have transformed actor training as we know it. I find most of the chapters to be easily readable and accessible for undergraduate and graduate students. They help begin the dialogue so that acting students can have a good understanding of who to research further and who might be a great match to develop his or her own acting process.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kim WeildA must have for anyone teaching acting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy renee florescaWell written and offers detailed differences about each practicioner.
