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Genre: Film History, True Crime, Celebrity, Pop Culture
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)

Book Review:
This book is a riveting and sensational deep dive into the dark underbelly of Tinseltown. ''The World's Greatest Hollywood Scandals'' catalogs the most infamous and shocking episodes that have rocked the film industry from the silent era to modern times. It’s a must-read for anyone fascinated by the collision of fame, power, and human frailty.

Authors Robin Cross and John Marriot explore a wide range of notorious cases, from the tragic drug overdose of John Belushi and the career-ending Fatty Arbuckle trial to the Manson family murders, the political persecution of the Hollywood Ten, and infamous box-office disasters. Illustrated with classic black-and-white photographs, the book peels back the glamorous facade to reveal the addiction, crime, political strife, and personal tragedies that are as much a part of Hollywood's history as the films themselves.

It's a compelling, sometimes lurid, but always fascinating read—perfect for film fans and true-crime enthusiasts who love to look behind the curtain of celebrity.