Hollywood’s Cruelest Women: Power, Fear, and Control in the 1930s Studio System скачать в хорошем качестве

Hollywood’s Cruelest Women: Power, Fear, and Control in the 1930s Studio System

Hollywood loves to rewrite cruelty as “temperament” and abuse as “genius.” But in the 1930s studio system, cruelty wasn’t misunderstood — it was documented, tolerated, and often rewarded. In this episode, we count down the most cruel women of 1930s Hollywood, examining patterns of intimidation, humiliation, emotional control, and power — not rumors, not camp, not revisionist nostalgia. This isn’t about being “difficult.” It’s about who held power, how they used it, and who paid the price. Featuring documented accounts involving: Joan Crawford Bette Davis Greta Garbo Tallulah Bankhead Lupe Vélez No myths. No glamor. Just history — stripped of excuses. 🎧 Watch & listen on YouTube and Spotify 🔔 New episodes weekly 📣 Call to Action If you care about film history without the rose-colored glasses: Subscribe, like, and share this episode. Hollywood didn’t fear cruelty — it protected it. And these stories still matter. ⚠️ Disclaimer This episode discusses historical accounts of emotional abuse, intimidation, and psychological harm. Descriptions are based on documented sources, firsthand autobiographies, studio records, and contemporaneous reporting. Context explains behavior — it does not excuse it. 📚 Resources & References Turner, L. (Lana: The Lady, the Legend, the Truth) Crawford, C. (Mommie Dearest) Leaming, B. (If This Was Happiness: A Biography of Lana Turner) Higham, C. (Hollywood Babylon II) Behlmer, R. (Inside Warner Bros.) MGM studio histories and production reports Contemporary interviews and memoirs archived in Photoplay, Modern Screen, and Variety Deadly Truths with Becca is a historical true crime podcast examining the crimes, scandals, and institutions America tried to bury. Each episode is based on historical records, court documents, contemporaneous reporting, and credible secondary sources. Interpretations are offered for analysis and discussion, not as legal conclusions. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms 📺 Full episodes and clips on YouTube 🕯️ New episodes weekly Subscribe for true crime without myth, nostalgia, or bullshit.