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Ramon Novarro: Hollywood's Hidden Heartbreak

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It's Pride Month! Join us as we explore the captivating life and tragic end of Mexican silent film icon Ramon Novarro. From his seductive dagger dances to his rise as a silver screen sensation, we delve into how this silent movie heartthrob captivated Hollywood. But beneath the allure of fame, Novarro's life was marked by hidden struggles, including his sexuality. After his shocking murder, the trial sensationally put his private life in the spotlight.

Episode Sources

“The Murder ofRamon Novarro”by J. J. Maloney from Crime Magazine: An Encyclopedia of Crime on Crime Magazine via Web Archive

“The Violent Death of Ramon Novarro” by John Harding,posted in: Hollywood history, John W. Harding

“Forgotten Hollywood: Ramon Novarro, a Bona Fide Silent Movie Idol by Noel de Souza, Golden Globe Awards

“A star is killed: Hollywood’s deadly secret” by John Rechy on August 24, 2003, Los Angeles Times

“Ramon Novarro - Nominee” by The Legacy Project, Legacy Project Chicago

“Ramon Novarro Slain on Coast; Starred in Silent Film 'Ben-Hur'; Ramon Novarro, Silent Era Star, Slain” by Special to The New York Times, November 1, 1968: The New York Times

“Ramon Novarro Slain on Coast” by Special to the New York Times, November 1, 1968, The New York Times

“Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” TRIVIA on imdb.com

“He was the hottest lover in Hollywood but Ramon Novarro was tortured by his demons” by Troy Lennon, February 6, 2019, The Daily Telegraph

“Scandalous Facts About Ramon Novarro, The Tragic Idol” by Dancy Mason, October 13, 2020, Factinate

“The Hustlers and the Movie Star” by William Van Meter, May 23, 2012, Out.com

“Samuel-Novarro Residence” from Historic Place in L.A., Los Angeles Conservancy

Live Journal Entry about Ramon Novarro by tim1965, Live Journal

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It's Pride Month! Join us as we explore the captivating life and tragic end of Mexican silent film icon Ramon Novarro. From his seductive dagger dances to his rise as a silver screen sensation, we delve into how this silent movie heartthrob captivated Hollywood. But beneath the allure of fame, Novarro's life was marked by hidden struggles, including his sexuality. After his shocking murder, the trial sensationally put his private life in the spotlight.

Episode Sources

“The Murder ofRamon Novarro”by J. J. Maloney from Crime Magazine: An Encyclopedia of Crime on Crime Magazine via Web Archive

“The Violent Death of Ramon Novarro” by John Harding,posted in: Hollywood history, John W. Harding

“Forgotten Hollywood: Ramon Novarro, a Bona Fide Silent Movie Idol by Noel de Souza, Golden Globe Awards

“A star is killed: Hollywood’s deadly secret” by John Rechy on August 24, 2003, Los Angeles Times

“Ramon Novarro - Nominee” by The Legacy Project, Legacy Project Chicago

“Ramon Novarro Slain on Coast; Starred in Silent Film 'Ben-Hur'; Ramon Novarro, Silent Era Star, Slain” by Special to The New York Times, November 1, 1968: The New York Times

“Ramon Novarro Slain on Coast” by Special to the New York Times, November 1, 1968, The New York Times

“Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” TRIVIA on imdb.com

“He was the hottest lover in Hollywood but Ramon Novarro was tortured by his demons” by Troy Lennon, February 6, 2019, The Daily Telegraph

“Scandalous Facts About Ramon Novarro, The Tragic Idol” by Dancy Mason, October 13, 2020, Factinate

“The Hustlers and the Movie Star” by William Van Meter, May 23, 2012, Out.com

“Samuel-Novarro Residence” from Historic Place in L.A., Los Angeles Conservancy

Live Journal Entry about Ramon Novarro by tim1965, Live Journal

Join our Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast

Follow us!

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Send us an email:

horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com

Creeptastic theme music by:

Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast

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