--- product_id: 212252272 title: "This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories" brand: "carla valderrama" price: "157.95 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212252272-this-was-hollywood-forgotten-stars-and-stories store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories **Brand:** carla valderrama **Price:** 157.95 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories by carla valderrama - **How much does it cost?** 157.95 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212252272-this-was-hollywood-forgotten-stars-and-stories) ## Best For - carla valderrama enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted carla valderrama brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories (Turner Classic Movies) ## Images ![This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1rPdIF2KeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars If they gave Oscars for books, this would win one! *by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021* I have been a fan of film for fifty years and read countless books on Hollywood and it's Stars. So it is remarkable that any new book could come along that could take my breath away in its quality. If they gave Oscars for book writing Carla Valderrama would win won for this outstanding achievement.There is a wonderland of stories presented in her book. While it covers the history and growth of film into the art form it becomes, she did not resort to a chronology or a historical treatise on the subject. Instead she chose a set of stories of events and of stars, many forgotten, to take you back in time and use those to tell the history. The stories are chosen to literally help you feel what Hollywood was like in those glorious golden years of development. Many of these stories have been told before but usually as sound bites. Carla has taken them and expertly pieced together a more comprehensive storyline that provides for a much more complete picture. She seems to know the exact length to make a story so that it keeps your interest and you are left still wanting a little bit more because it was so good. She draws you in with great suspense at stories that are simply remarkable.There are stars and events that should have been given much more due than they were. There are reasons why they weren’t and so it is with the deepest gratitude that I appreciate Carla for finally letting these be known. A woman director that was every bit as great as D.W. Griffith or Cecil B. DeMille but couldn’t fit the “Old Boys Club” or the child star that may have exceeded all of the others in career had it not been for walking away from “the casting couch”. And her treatment of John Garfield during the time of the Hollywood Blacklist was a masterpiece.What is equally extraordinary is the format of this book - it is simply gorgeous. It reminds me of the movie magazines of old and includes a cornucopia of beautiful photos and layouts. Everything so meticulously researched from newspapers, original fan magazines, to actual interviews with those still alive to tell the story. It is true archive level research.This book is a masterpiece. My one hope is that I can one day meet this author who clearly shares a love of Hollywood as I have for most of my life. And if I had one question to ask her it would be why she thinks these golden age films touch us old souls in such a way that new films simply can’t despite their increased level of sophistication and technology. I have never been able to adequately express why and after reading her work I have faith that she might actually be able to put this into words.If you are a fan of Hollywood, do yourself a favor and buy this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Hollywood books *by F***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024* I have read many books about Hollywood, including a score of biographies. This is a great book with stories and viewpoints I've never run across anywhere. Some of the best entries are about now forgotten people. It also reveals the nastiness of the powerful execs there who demands sexual favors from would be starlets. However, the book focuses on accomplishments, making the book enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I had such a wonderful time with This Was Hollywood. *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021* Valderrama is able to succinctly lay out stories of Old Hollywood that are heartwarming, funny, tragic, frustrating, and always interesting. She deftly boils down each story into easy to digest segments, getting to the core of each tale without becoming overly political or incendiary in the telling. The text respects the subjects and the sometimes sensitive nature of the stories - this does not read like some tabloid or scandal rag. There is no ax to grind.Also worthy of mention is the layout of the book. Thick, glossy pages help all of the photographs and colorful accents pop around the text in fun and creative ways. The photos are always relevant to the subject and have exceptional clarity.I could barely put this one down, and Carla's reverent and hopeful coda choked me up, which I was not expecting. I hope she has the opportunity to make this a series going forward. Regardless, I wait in eager anticipation of her future endeavors. ## Frequently Bought Together - This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories - Running Press Adult Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212252272-this-was-hollywood-forgotten-stars-and-stories](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212252272-this-was-hollywood-forgotten-stars-and-stories) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*