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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
    • 4.7 • 867 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

    Hollywood Summer!

    Hollywood Summer!

    Unlock a summer of Old Hollywood storytelling, and a place to embrace when it comes to visiting a gentler time. Every series of the Secret History Of Hollywood unlocks when you sign up at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret
    But that's not all!
    The Secret History Of Hollywood will now be arriving with you far more frequently! Hear the chapters of these epic stories as they're produced, by becoming a Co-Producer at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret
    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
    The Game Is Afoot: Part 1

    The Game Is Afoot: Part 1

     In 1939, 20th Century Fox teamed Basil Rathbone with Nigel Bruce in their lavish production of The Hound Of The Baskervilles, and Hollywood introduced one of the most enduring detectives to the world of film. 
    Over the decades interest in Sherlock Holmes wavered and he appeared antiquated to a modern world on the brink on a second world war, until a new plan was instigated - to bring Sherlock Holmes out of the Victorian age, and into the modern world.
    In The Game Is Afoot, hear the story of Rathbone and Bruce’s tenure in the roles of literature’s most beloved detective double-team; the movies, the radio adaptations, and the friendship between the two men that was put to the test as the series itself began to decline…
    The Secret History Of Hollywood will now be arriving with you far more frequently! Hear the chapters of these epic stories as they're produced, by becoming a Co-Producer at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret
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    • 52 min
    Cary: Part 3 - Vol II

    Cary: Part 3 - Vol II

    Cary Grant's relationship with the troubled, self-destructive Barbara Hutton has taken on a disturbing new shape in the wake of her father's death. Will Grant be able to live up to the promise he has made to Lance - Barbara's son?
    In his professional life, Grant is about to reunite with a co-star who may mean more to him than any other...

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    • 3 hr 9 min
    Cary: Part 3 - Vol I

    Cary: Part 3 - Vol I

    Cary Grant has found love with society heiress, Barbara Hutton. But Barbara comes with her own set of personal demons, and the road to happiness is growing ever more complicated.
    Meanwhile, his cinematic roles are beginning to more-and-more resemble the characters that he has played in real life; including would-be father, society plaything, and... American citizen?
    Elsewhere, there's the small matter of the war and how the world will view a man who does not take up arms, as well as the ever-nearing circle of gossip-hungry sharks...

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    • 4 hr 13 min
    Cary: Part 2 - Vol II

    Cary: Part 2 - Vol II

    After a devastating personal tragedy, Cary Grant has begun to focus upon his career as an escape, still in search of the elusive hit that will prove his worth to the world. Fortunately, success and superstardom are on the horizon…
    Meanwhile, Barbara Hutton has begun a very dangerous romance, one that will involve her with a family renowned for preying upon those with wealth. How will she escape? And will the rescue turn out to be worse in the long run?
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    Cary: Part 2 - Vol I

    Cary: Part 2 - Vol I

    After discovering that the mother he thought was dead is actually alive, Cary Grant must reconcile his own guilt, the effects of the revelation upon his own relationships, and the fact that his star in Hollywood seems to be fading.
    Elsewhere, a shocking new saga has begun among the heights of privilege. But as the story unfolds, it will soon become clear that endless wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness…
    (Cary: Part 2 - Vol II will be released on the 20th September, 2021)
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Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
867 Ratings

867 Ratings

Moondevil11 ,

Remarkable and beautiful. Get the Patreon!!

This is a fantastic show. Fascinating and riveting, funny and heartbreaking. Adam is doing a wonderful service preserving and presenting the magic and memories of the great “dream factory” that is old Hollywood.
Best of all there’s so many more goodies on the show’s Patreon app. One of my favorites is the 7th Heaven Radio Hour. It’s definitely worth the price of admission.
I’m so glad I found this show.

cotz091 ,

Great podcast

I love this podcast. I started listening about 2 years ago. I’ve listened to every episode of both this and Attaboy Clarence now and can’t wait for the new ones to come out!!!

jujubean1958 ,

Love this podcast!

There’s something magical about how old Hollywood captures our imagination. This podcast, along with You Must Remember This, pays tribute to how we got to where we are now with “the movies.” It’s fascinating history from not so long ago that changed everything for us all, and how we believe who we are. The delivery is perfect! Thank you!

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