The Secret History Of Hollywood

132:46

Death On Alvarado Street

The Secret History Of Hollywood ·

2026/09/19

In 1922, a Hollywood already bruised by a series of scandals experienced its knockout blow - the murder of famed director William Desmond Taylor - which took place in his own home, and within a peculiar, grisly. and labyrinthine set of circumstances...In this very special full-length omnibus edition of the Secret History Of Hollywood mini-series, experience the crime itself, the investigation, and the fascinating re-opening of the case by one of Hollywood's very own - a trail of clues leading to a

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287:58

James Cagney: Bullets & Birthdays

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2026/07/17

To celebrate the heavenly birthday of James Cagney (b. 17th July, 1899), I'm re-releasing the first part of my series about his life - Bullets & BloodHear the story of Jimmy's early life in the belly of New York, and of the Warner Brothers themselves, and their meteoric rise to power in Hollywood... If you’ve enjoyed this episode, and would like to aid in its creation, then please consider becoming a patron of the shows! You’ll earn hundreds more hours of bonus content, including ALL complete

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9:42

The Alligator Who Lived Forever

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2026/07/01

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48:40

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 15

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2026/06/15

Audrey Hepburn is the biggest star on the American stage, and her inevitable invitation to star in pictures has arrived from William Wyler, who wants her for his new film: the notoriously unfilmable 'Roman Holiday'. But Audrey's fiancé has other ideas… ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:50

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 14

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2026/06/11

Audrey Hepburn has won the coveted stage role of 'Gigi' on Broadway, and is set to become its new star. But how will she adjust to life in America? And what will she do when Hollywood comes calling?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:56

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 13

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2026/06/08

Having been accepted as a student by the great Felix Aylmer, Audrey Hepburn has embarked on a career as an actress, losing her heart along the way...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:01

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 12

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2026/06/04

Audrey has arrived to study ballet under the great Marie Rambert, but the after effects of the war are still being felt keenly. Perhaps the future of Audrey Hepburn lies in an altogether more unworthy pursuit?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:34

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 11

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2026/05/27

In order to save Audrey's life, her mother, The Baroness van Heemstra must seek help in the most unlikely of places…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:17

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 10

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2026/05/22

To keep from starving, Audrey has ventured back into the city of Arnhem in search of food. But the Germans are on the hunt for any remaining citizens, and Audrey must use her wits to stay alive…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:36

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 9

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2026/05/19

Allied forces have begun their assault on German forces, sending them back towards Germany. In the fight to liberate Holland, and end the war, Audrey and her family will be forced to leave the city to an uncertain future.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:38

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 8

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2026/05/15

Audrey has been asked by the resistance to undertake a dangerous mission into the forest of Arnhem, to save the life of a British airman…⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:59

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 7

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2026/05/11

Audrey's brother and his resistance friends are planning a coup against the occupying German army, but their rebellion will cost the van Heemstra family dearly… ⁠⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:22

The Stories That Changed The World

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2026/04/29

To get the whole story, and experience every Secret History Of Hollywood episode, go on over now to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret⁠⁠⁠Signing up only takes a moment, and you'll get instant access to an entire world of storytelling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:12

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 6

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2026/04/27

Audrey and her fellow ballerinas have become the youngest memebers of the growing Dutch resistance. Elsewhere in the war, a Jewish ballerina will commit an act of defiance that will give hope to her fellow prisoners at Auschwitz... ⁠⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:17

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 5

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2026/04/22

New anti-British measures being implemented by the German army, mean that Audrey, a young British girl, must take drastic steps to hide her true identity…⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:17

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 4

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2026/04/20

The German army has arrived in Holland. At the home of Audrey and her family; desperate measures are needed to preserve the family's treasures... ⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:45

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 3

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2026/04/16

Audrey has been flown back to her Dutch family home, in the hopes that the neutral Netherlands will be safe from invasion. But Hitler's promises are hollow…⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:32

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 2

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2026/04/10

Devastated by the loss of her father, Audrey is taken to England by her mother, The Baroness, in order to heal. But Audrey's father's new job has pitted him directly against the British government, who are determined to silence a fascist uprising at all costs.⁠⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:36

Audrey - The Girl Before The Girl: Part 1

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2026/04/05

Audrey Hepburn came from grand beginnings; the daughter of a Baroness and an English banker. But a dark belief held by her parents will eventually be the root cause of tumultuous times in their household.To hear the entire series, along with every other spellbinding tale from Hollywood's history CLICK HERE and sign up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:29

Frosted Yellow Willows: The Story Of Anna May Wong

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2026/03/17

To celebrate International Women's Day in March, hear a very special story of a very special star, a free-thinking girl who was determined to overcome all odds in her search for stardom...⁠To hear more stories just like this one, sign up now at PATREON and open up a whole new world of Hollywood drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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