29 episodes

An ongoing series of specially produced histories, bringing to life the stories and secrets that shaped cinema. @moviehistories secrethistoryofhollywood.com www.patreon.com/attaboysecret

The Secret History Of Hollywood Adam Roche

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 25 Ratings

An ongoing series of specially produced histories, bringing to life the stories and secrets that shaped cinema. @moviehistories secrethistoryofhollywood.com www.patreon.com/attaboysecret

    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 11

    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 11

    The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster.
    In part eleven, James Cagney has turned his hand to farming, with no plans to return to Hollywood, but perhaps a visiting Hollywood legend can change his mind?
    Harry Warner has arrived home to face the criminal threats he has received, aided by the famously stoic Albert Warner. Harry has pledged to fight the emerging Nazi threat using the most powerful weapon at his command; the Warner studio itself…
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    • 1 hr 45 min
    Hollywood Unlocked

    Hollywood Unlocked

    By supporting the shows, you're not just preserving history; you're becoming a crucial part of the narrative. Your support helps unveil the untold stories, forgotten legends, and the behind-the-scenes secrets that shaped an era. Embrace the enchantment of Old Hollywood, and let's weave its captivating stories together. Signing up is simple - go to https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret today and become a guardian of cinematic history.
    You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including THIN: The Thin Man Story, The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, Bullets And Blood, and much more...
    Queens Of Cinema Series 1, plus instant access to Series 2, which has just begun with the two-part story of Ida Lupino!
    An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films!
    Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge...
    Bonus review shows!
    Blueprints - a bitesize version of The Secret History Of Hollywood - extra chapters that help to further enhance the stories you've already heard!
    The Seventh Heaven Radio Hour - a bi-weekly music show in which I present the best in Golden Age music as well as the film scores that became legend
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    • 4 min
    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 10

    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 10

    The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster.
    In part ten, Lina Basquette has been invited to foreign lands by a powerful man who wants to make her a star. But at what price? 
    And who is the mysterious man who seems to know all about her, and who may be harbouring a terrible secret of his own...?
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 9

    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 9

    The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster.
    In part nine, James Cagney has been betrayed by Jack Warner for a third time, but will he walk out on Hollywood again? Meanwhile, Harry Warner been summoned to St Louis to face a grand jury. While there, he receives a terrifying phone call…
    To gain instant access to the entire series, as well as hundreds more hours of Hollywood storytelling and much more, simply sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret
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    • 33 min
    A Curious Tale Of Mystery...

    A Curious Tale Of Mystery...

    Allow me to present the first part of an all-new miniseries - The Curious Tale Of The Missing Pioneer - in which I'll tell the fascinating, and sometimes unbelievable tale of a man whose name is missing from the record books of cinematic pioneers.
    Prepare for a tale of jealousy, obsession, conspiracy, movies, and murder...
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    • 10 min
    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 8

    Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 8

    The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of a Hollywood dynasty, every bit as thrilling, shocking and dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster.
    In part eight, Al Capone's war with Bugs Moran has reached terrifying proportions, but an act of violence on Valentine's Day leaves the world sickened and determined to stamp out the romanticised gangsters forever.
    In Hollywood, Jack Warner's extra-marital affairs are destroying his home life, as well as his relationship with his brothers, and with his son…
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    • 1 hr 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

tiny EPICs ,

Simply The Greatest Podcast Ever

I have listened to alot of Podcasts on alot of topics. but The Secret History Of Hollywood stands head shoulders and torso above them.
It shines a light upon the under appreicated genius of Val Lewton a man I knew very little of before hand but now want to watch every film he ever worked on.
It is unbound by time constraints and gives over hours to tell it's tale without ever wasting a minute.
It's willingness to wander off topic to tell the oftern amazing tales of Lewtons friends and collabrators or detail his inspirations is simpy staggering. And results in episodes that go from detailing the history of American serial killers to the hidden histories of almost famous film stars seemlessly.
I can not recommend it highly enough.

BookMassey ,

loved it,

Loved 'A Universe of Horrors epiode' brilliantly written and read. one of the best podcassts I've heard in a while.

Olga Beatty ,

Amazing

The last 5 minutes of the final Hitchcock episode made me cry. On the tram. During rush hour.

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