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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 15 MIN

Hollywood's Cursed Film: The Rebel Without a Cause Tragedy

from Hometown History · host Shane Waters

Hollywood, California. explore one of the most fascinating chapters of American film history, the curse of rebel without a cause. Generally, you would believe a horror film set would leave actors feeling like they've been cursed. But a romantic drama? Well, hold on. In 1955, one of Hollywood's most iconic romance films, Rebel Without a Cause, was released. But it was more than a romance film. TIMELINE 1955: one of Hollywood's most iconic romance films, Rebel Without a Cause, was released. 2018: 34,372 claims have been approved for a total of $2,243,205,380. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Hollywood is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 161 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters If you liked this: Episode 88 (Crescent City, California) Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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