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No Hollywood script can compare to the terror of the 37 true tales in OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS: The Bloody ""Golden Age"" of Hollywood! In this gripping historical account, expert crime historian Joan Renner explores the shadowy world of fame and crime during Hollywood's most glamorous era. As Los Angeles transformed into the epicenter of film, it also became a haven for notorious criminals and mobsters, weaving a complex tapestry of allure and danger that is sure to intrigue. Renner brings to life stories that are more thrilling than fiction, including harrowing LAPD showdowns, dark dealings behind the studio gates, and tragic fates of luminaries whose off-screen lives were as dramatic as their on-screen personas. She delves into infamous episodes, such as the shocking case of Roscoe ""Fatty"" Arbuckle, accused of ""accidentally"" crushing to death a young actress beneath his enormous weight as he raped her, and other lesser-known, but equally hair-raising stories of actors brought down by scandal and corruption. OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS offers a profound and enlightening look at Hollywood's dual nature, illustrating how its seductive glitter was deeply entangled with its sinister impulses. This book is essential for anyone fascinated by how America's ""City of Dreams"" became a stage for some of the most gripping dramas of the twentieth century. Step into the Prohibition Era with Joan Renner as she reveals the hidden crimes and undying ambition behind Hollywood's shimmering façade.

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JOAN RENNER is a renowned author and investigative historian who specializes in 20th-century true crime. She delves into the murder, mayhem, and scandal that took place in historic Los Angeles through her popular blog, Deranged L.A. Crimes. Renner is a respected speaker on crime in Los Angeles and has been invited to speak at seminars by the California Association of Criminalists. She has also been featured as a crime expert in various TV shows such as ""Deadly Women,"" ""Evil Kin,"" and ""Horror at the Cecil Hotel."" Renner's contributions to the ""Hollywood and Crime"" podcast further showcase her deep understanding of L.A.'s notorious criminal history and captivate audiences with tales of the city's dark past.

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