This guide provides an overview of the 2009 book by Robert Schnakenberg . Part of the popular "Secret Lives" series from Quirk Books , this title uncovers the eccentricities, scandals, and bizarre habits of cinema's most famous directors. Core Themes and Content
: His corpse was stolen for ransom two months after he died. Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers: What Your Tea...
: Schnakenberg highlights "strange-but-true" facts, such as Alfred Hitchcock lacking a belly button or Charlie Chaplin failing to qualify for a Chaplin look-alike contest. This guide provides an overview of the 2009
The book covers a wide range of Hollywood and international legends, including: : D.W. Griffith and Cecil B. DeMille. DeMille
Reviewers from Blogcritics and Amazon describe the book as a "fun diversion" or "trashy fun" that should be taken with a grain of salt. It is designed as an accessible, "coffee table" read rather than an academic text.