A review by sarah_faichney
Hollywood's Dark History: Silver Screen Scandals by Matt Macnabb

3.0

Matt MacNabb has gathered a variety of silver screen origin stories, and scandals, and bound them together in "Hollywood's Dark History". McNabb also provides some insight into the transition from vaudeville to silent pictures, then the talkies. I found it an interesting read and learned about some people I'd never heard of until now. I also enjoyed the inclusion of photographs. In places, MacNabb highlights the immense pressure on women, and the abuse they had to endure in silence. For example, contracts often included a "potato clause", dictating a weight range that must be maintained by female stars. A fascinatingly scandalous read!