Netflix's Hollywood released this year to mixed reviews. Some enjoyed this revisionist piece of film-making, while some felt it was too contrived. Boasting of a diverse star cast, this miniseries was created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan of Glee fame.
Set during Hollywood's Golden Age, this Netflix show was able to recreate the glitz and glamour of the time. With an Academy Award show, an entire movie premise, and a George Cukor party, Hollywood tries to fit a lot into the 7 episode miniseries. Hollywood mixes in some truths along with a lot of fiction significantly increasing the entertainment quotient. Here are some of the things that Hollywood borrowed from the real Hollywood.
10 Ernie's Gas Station Business
Dylan McDermott plays Ernie, loosely based on the real-life George Albert "Scotty" Bowers. In his 2012 memoir titled "Full Service," he talks about his life and the many "clients" who had come his way. Scotty Bowers is portrayed wonderfully as the character Ernie, an extremely charming man.
He is shown as someone who is helpful, kind and most importantly, not judgemental in the least. He goes about his business showing no disrespect to anyone and being completely accepting of people's sexualities. This series shows a variety of experiences in this manner.
9 The Failed Dream Of Peg Entwistle
Peg Entwistle was a British actress who came to America to chase the Hollywood dream. However, her dreams were shattered, and she killed herself at the age of 24 by jumping from the Hollywoodland sign in 1932. This is the story that the characters in Hollywood decide to adapt to screen. Her story is reminiscent of the many who don't make it in Hollywood and lose their hopes and their Hollywood dreams.
But in Netflix's Hollywood, the characters decide to rewrite this tragic ending. They decide to change the ending of her story to a more positive one, one in which she continues to live.
8 The Tragedy of Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong was one of the first Chinese-American movie stars. But she was tragically cast in very stereotypical roles throughout her career. One of the biggest disappointments of her life, one that is shown in the show as well, is when she is passed over for the leading role in The Good Earth.
In Hollywood, her life story is given a rewrite wherein she is cast in a role that wins her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The show was able to capture the essence of the racist and stereotypical roles that were given to actors who were not white.
7 Henry Wilson's Casting Couch
Portrayed with all its evil nuance by Jim Parsons, this character on the show is based on the real Henry Wilson. Wilson was a Hollywood Talent Agent who made the careers of many young "beefcake" men, including Rock Hudson, as shown in the series.
Wilson's sexuality was a public secret, and the fact that he coerced his clients into sexual relationships with him is also shown in the show. He is however given a shot at redemption in Hollywood, when he tries to make amends and apologizes to Rock Hudson.
6 George Cukor's Famous Parties
The director of movies like A Star is Born, and My Fair Lady is portrayed by Daniel London. The character appears briefly in the show in an episode dedicated to the famous parties of George Cukor. He hosted Sunday afternoon parties at his luxurious home where closeted celebrities and attractive young men could mingle freely without the fear of being persecuted by the public.
In the show, many characters playing popular celebrities of the time, make an appearance at the party, including Vivien Leigh and Tallulah Bankhead.
5 The Real Rock Hudson
Loosely based on the actual Rock Hudson, Hollywood's Hudson is played charmingly by Jake Picking. Hollywood rewrites his story almost entirely, but still accurately explains his sexuality. In this revision of history, Hudson comes out at the Academy Awards with his boyfriend at his arm.
In reality, Hudson was forced by his agent Wilson, to marry his secretary to put out the rumors about his sexuality. The actual Rock Hudson was one of the most popular movie stars of his time romancing actresses like Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor.
4 Hattie McDaniel At The Academy Awards
Queen Latifah brings Hattie McDaniel to life in Hollywood. The show tries to address the real concerns that black actors faced during those times, including getting cast in just maid roles, or only getting parts in "race movies."
McDaniel was the first person of color to win an Academy Award, and Hollywood tries to recreate that moment where the hotel that hosted the awards had a strict segregation policy. It also tried to showcase the difficulties and the lack of options and choices these actors were offered, in spite of winning such awards.
3 The Hollywoodland Sign
The sign that we know and recognize today came into its current existence only in 1949. It used to say "Hollywoodland" till then, as is seen in Netflix's Hollywood. In 1978 it was completely rebuilt again, courtesy of a fundraising effort by Playboy's Hugh Hefner. The Hollywoodland sign was originally created in 1923 as an advertisement for local real estate development, but it became so popular that the sign still remains today.
They create the H of the Hollywoodland sign to shoot the final scenes of the movie within the show, as it was from the H of that sign that Peg Entwistle jumped from.
2 The Mid-Atlantic Accent
There is a scene in the show where a roomful of Hollywood hopefuls are given training in the proper accent that they must use in the show business. The accent is made fun of in that scene when the question is asked as to where this accent originates from.
The answer is given that it is from the mid-Atlantic, where no one lives. This accent was actually used in the early part of the 20th century, as an imitation of upper-class British accent by American actors on the stage and on screen.
1 Camille Washington
The character of Camille Washington, played by Laura Harrier was inspired by Lena Horne and Dorothy Dandridge. They were real-life actresses who struggled to make it and get the roles they deserved and were held back by Hollywood because of their race.
While their struggles are accurately depicted in Hollywood, Hollywood rewrites their struggles with Camille Washington as she is able to overcome these odds, make it to the screen in a leading role she deserves, and win the Academy Award for it.
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