The Secret History Of Hollywood

Delving deep into the darkest corners of history’s greatest series of horror movies, this series explores the highs and lows, and the ever-changing fortunes of Universal Horror. 

From Dracula and Frankenstein, to The Wolf Man and The Black Cat (a movie that even Universal executives deemed "too vile for public consumption”), and beyond to the influences of science fiction and the new breed of horror films, the story of Universal Horror movies is the story of cinema itself…

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In 1922, a Hollywood already bruised by a series of scandals experienced its knockout blow - the murder of famed director William Desmond Taylor - which took place in his own home, and within a peculiar, grisly. and labyrinthine set of circumstances...

In this very special full-length omnibus edition of the Secret History Of Hollywood mini-series, experience the crime itself, the investigation, and the fascinating re-opening of the case by one of Hollywood's very own - a trail of clues leading to a devastating, and perplexing solution...

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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 ideas…

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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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To keep from starving, Audrey has ventured back into the city of Arnhem in search of food. But the Germans are on the hunt for any remaining citizens, and Audrey must use her wits to stay alive…

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Allied forces have begun their assault on German forces, sending them back towards Germany. In the fight to liberate Holland, and end the war, Audrey and her family will be forced to leave the city to an uncertain future.

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Audrey has been asked by the resistance to undertake a dangerous mission into the forest of Arnhem, to save the life of a British airman…

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Audrey's brother and his resistance friends are planning a coup against the occupying German army, but their rebellion will cost the van Heemstra family dearly…

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