SKU: 17323966430

Scandals of Classic Hollywood: Sex, Deviance, and Drama from the Golden Age of American Cinema

Sale price$20.66 Regular price$22.95
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $5.74 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 2 - Aug 7

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Scandals of Classic Hollywood: Sex, Deviance, and Drama from the Golden Age of American CinemaHollywood gossip meets history in this compulsively readable collection from Buzzfeed reporter Anne Helen Peterson. Believe it or not, America's fascination with celebrity culture was thriving well before the days of TMZ, Cardi B, Kanye's tweets, and the #metoo allegations that have gripped Hollywood. And the stars of yesteryear? They weren't always the saints that we make them out to be. BuzzFeed's Anne Helen Petersen, author of Too Fat, Too Slutty,

Hollywood gossip meets history in this compulsively readable collection from Buzzfeed reporter Anne Helen Peterson.

Believe it or not, America's fascination with celebrity culture was thriving well before the days of TMZ, Cardi B, Kanye's tweets, and the #metoo allegations that have gripped Hollywood. And the stars of yesteryear? They weren't always the saints that we make them out to be. BuzzFeed's Anne Helen Petersen, author of Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud, is here to set the record straight. Pulling little-known gems from the archives of film history, Petersen reveals eyebrow-raising information, including:


- The smear campaign against the original It Girl, Clara Bow, started by her best friend
- The heartbreaking story of Montgomery Clift's rapid rise to fame, the car accident that destroyed his face, and the "long suicide" that followed
- Fatty Arbuckle's descent from Hollywood royalty, fueled by allegations of a boozy orgy turned violent assault
- Why Mae West was arrested and jailed for "indecency charges"
- And much more

Part biography, part cultural history, these stories cover the stuff that films are made of: love, sex, drugs, illegitimate children, illicit affairs, and botched cover-ups. But it's not all just tawdry gossip in the pages of this book. The stories are all contextualized within the boundaries of film, cultural, political, and gender history, making for a read that will inform as it entertains. Based on Petersen's beloved column on the Hairpin, but featuring 100% new content, Scandals of Classic Hollywood is sensationalism made smart.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Plume Books
Published: 09/30/2014
ISBN: 9780142180679
Pages: 289
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2014
Library Journal 09/15/2014 pg. 80
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 17323966430

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.7 ★★★★★
Based on 5 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
S
Verified Purchase
SWJW2002
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Super cute, comfy sandals!
Size: 9 Toddler, Color: Brown, Size: 9 Toddler, Color: Brown
Great sandals! My daughter is very picky about shoes and had zero complaints about these! They are super cute too!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
D
Verified Purchase
DMarie
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Adorable.
Size: 6 Toddler, Color: Gold
Great for summer. Looks good with everything.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
K.beauty
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Really neat
Size: 8 Toddler, Color: Brown
They are sturdy and non skup and I'm happy about that. They fit well and the straps had no problems. Very easy to put on and take off. They are quality for the price as well and I love the style very much . I recommend
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
A
Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 4
They are very quality
Size: 11 Little Kid, Color: Gold, Size: 11 Little Kid, Color: Gold
My daughter loved the sandals. They look good on her feet. She has a narrow foot so they fit her just fine. I gave four stars because she wears a size 10 shoe now and I ordered an 11 thinking that she would be able to grow into them. As you can see from the pictures, they fit her perfectly. Everyone has one foot that is bigger than the other, so her bigger foot is hanging off the back. I purchased these for her summer sandals now I’ll have to buy her some more because these will not last through the summer.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025
K
Verified Purchase
Kimberley
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Good quality
Size: 9 Toddler, Color: Gold
Love this even those my daughter passed away it was one of her favorite
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026

recommand products