Tinseltown: Ambition, Scandal and Murder at the Dawn of Hollywood

In 1920, movies had suddenly become America’s new favorite pastime.

But Hollywood’s glittering age was tarnished by a string of headline-grabbing tragedies — including the murder of William Desmond Taylor, the popular president of the Motion Picture Directors Association. William J. Mann unpacks the murder mystery—a legendary crime that has remained unsolved, until now.











When: Tue., Oct. 21, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
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In 1920, movies had suddenly become America’s new favorite pastime.

But Hollywood’s glittering age was tarnished by a string of headline-grabbing tragedies — including the murder of William Desmond Taylor, the popular president of the Motion Picture Directors Association. William J. Mann unpacks the murder mystery—a legendary crime that has remained unsolved, until now.

Buy tickets/get more info now