Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History
By Manny Pacheco
It was October 2010 that author Manny Pacheco visited
Edmonds, Wa as an honored Hollywood guest for the Edmonds International Film
Festival. Bringing Hollywood to that small town was such a treat, and one of many of his tours. His fascinating book shares
incredible stories of the character actors and supporting players who brought
American history to life on the screen during the days of old Hollywood. The author brings his additional insight,
analyzing these actors’ body of work to show how they have also created history
themselves. As the author says about
these actors, “We can see by type-casting, or through intentional choices, the
development of a career with some meaning.”
Enhancing his story about these actors and their historical works are
some delightful pictures of them, their films, and also the real historical
people and events.
Savor the personal stories of award winning supporting
actors such as Claude Rains, Ward Bond, Walter Brennan, Thomas Mitchell,
William Bendix, Donald Crisp, and others.
See how their personal histories also reflect American history. There’s great trivia too. For example, do you know who holds the record
for appearing in more movies nominated for Best Picture awards than any other
actor in history? You’ll also learn little
known factual information about the American history events and people
depicted.
Manny Pacheco is steeped in the world of Hollywood. He’s been a broadcaster in Los Angeles and
Southern California for over three decades, and he’s a thirty year member of
the Screen Actors Guild. A student of
history and a movie fan, he’s blended his two passions in this book. He keeps very busy with an engaging website
that also includes interviews, events, and articles. He also has other books, including Son of Forgotten Hollywood Book 2
published in 2012.
After reading this book you’ll want to watch some of those
old time movies and see these legendary performances for yourself. So sing along . . . .
“Hooray for Hollywood
That screwy ballahooey Hollywood
Where any office boy or young mechanic can be a panic
With just a good looking pan
And any barmaid can be a star maid
If she dances with or without a fan”
Thereby hangs a tale . . . .
