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13 Surprising Facts About Old Hollywood

The golden age of film defined Hollywood for more than a generation. And while Old Hollywood may evoke romantic images of soft-focus stars, the era was also marked by a certain "make it up as you go" spirit that could lead to folly (or worse). The surprising facts about Old Hollywood in this episode of the List Show run the gamut, from the amusing to the appalling. You'll learn what "The Black Box" was and why a film crew dumped asbestos on Judy Garland.

English
  • Originally Aired December 1, 2021
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Production Code SVif3px5tfc
  • Network YouTube
  • Created December 2, 2021 by
    shriek
  • Modified December 2, 2021 by
    shriek