9 Golden Age Stars Who Were Shockingly Stupid

Описание: Mickey Rooney earned $12 million and died with $18,000 to his name. Buster Keaton went from $3,000 a week to $100, and Judy Garland died owing $4 million despite being one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
This documentary examines nine Golden Age Hollywood legends whose careers were destroyed by catastrophic decisions, personal demons, and a studio system that exploited talent without mercy. You'll discover the documented financial collapses, tragic choices, and shocking circumstances that brought down some of cinema's brightest stars—complete with verified dates, court records, and dollar amounts that reveal the true cost of fame in old Hollywood.
Learn how Mickey Rooney's eight marriages systematically drained his fortune, why Buster Keaton called signing with MGM "the worst mistake of my career," and the real story behind Frances Farmer's institutionalization. Discover why Louise Brooks walked away from stardom at its peak, what destroyed Fatty Arbuckle despite total legal exoneration, and the persistent myth that killed John Gilbert's career even though modern analysis proves his voice was never the problem.
From Veronica Lake working as a cocktail waitress to Judy Garland's childhood exploitation by MGM, these aren't just cautionary tales—they're documented tragedies that expose the dark machinery behind Hollywood's Golden Age glamour.
Golden Age Diaries explores the untold stories, scandals, and human drama behind classic Hollywood's most fascinating stars.

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