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The Secret History Of Hollywood

Adam Roche
Hollywood
Alfred Hitchcock
World War II
Audrey Hepburn
Sherlock Holmes
Universal Studios
William Desmond Taylor
Basil Rathbone
Warner Brothers
Cary Grant
Nigel Bruce
Film History
Film Festival
Alma Hitchcock
Arnhem, Netherlands
Frankenstein
Louis Le Prince
Jean Harlow
Roscoe Arbuckle
The Maltese Falcon

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

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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 ide... more

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?

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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...

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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?

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Recent Guests

Jean Simmons
Actress known for her roles in classic film.
Episode: Once Upon a Time, There Was A Bully...
Ingrid Bergman
Legendary actress and co-star in Hitchcock's films such as Spellbound and Notorious.
Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 17
Cary Grant
Iconic actor known for his roles in classic films, including 'To Catch A Thief'.
Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 9
Alfred Hitchcock
Legendary filmmaker known for his suspenseful movies such as 'Psycho' and 'Rear Window'.
Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 8
Grace Kelly
Acclaimed actress of the 1950s, known for her roles in 'High Noon' and 'Rear Window'.
Paramount Pictures
Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 8
Marlene Dietrich
Legendary actress and singer known for her glamor and influence in film.
Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 7
Jane Wyman
Academy Award-winning actress and ex-wife of Ronald Reagan.
Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 7
Robert Walker
Actor known for his role in 'Strangers On A Train' and his troubled life leading to his untimely death.
Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 7
David O. Selznick
A powerful film producer in Hollywood known for producing acclaimed films such as Gone With The Wind.
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Episode: The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 6

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Sources?

    I enjoy the podcast but are the sources listed anywhere?

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    onarb_b
    United States2 months ago
  • Bad audio

    Can’t hear especially with the unnecessary piano background

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    1
    Winterfuzz55
    United States3 months ago
  • Cannot live without it!

    One of the most entertaining and well made podcasts about “Anything Hollywood”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Video caller 4768
    United States4 months ago
  • Brilliant

    How brilliant is this podcast… I wish this receives hoards of industry awards

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tv code
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Beautiful

    I find the music and narration of this podcast so beautiful that I want to just sit and listen. I don’t have the words to describe the stunning telling of history. It’s interesting and beautiful. Sorry for gushing, but I’ve not heard anything like this, and I have listened to podcasts since 2010.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Captainbossy
    United States6 months ago

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A long-form history podcast that deeply profiles Hollywood figures and moments, mixing rigorous research with theatrical narration. Episodes often center on biographical arcs, studio eras, and watershed moments in cinema, delivered through immersive storytelling, archival context, and dramatic recreations. Listeners often note the high production value, thorough storytelling, and the creator's ability to bring classic Hollywood to life, though some critique the score and pacing at times. The show frequently teases related series, cross-promotions, and Patreon-funded extras, which may appeal to fans who crave extended analyses and behind-the-scenes context.

Noteworthy strengths include serialized biographies of film icons, richly detailed h... more

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4. Alfred Hitchcock
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