Palm Springs, CA, has been a hideaway for celebrities since the 1920s; the desert location, with its unique microclimate and dry …
Title: Unveiling the Wild Side of Palm Springs: A Glimpse into Old Hollywood's Scandalous Past
In the glamorous desert oasis of Palm Springs, California, lies a treasure trove of stories that echo the wild, uninhibited era of Old Hollywood. As the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival sheds light on the cinematic past, it's an opportune moment to delve into the city's rich history, particularly its role as a playground for Hollywood's most notorious scandals.
While the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age are well-documented, the salacious underbelly of the industry is often overlooked. Palm Springs, with its secluded mansions and luxurious resorts, offered a perfect sanctuary for the stars seeking privacy away from the prying eyes of the public.
One such star was Marilyn Monroe, who famously owned a home in the city. Her tumultuous personal life, marked by multiple marriages and affairs, was as much a part of her legend as her sultry screen presence. Monroe's home in Palm Springs became a hotspot for parties, where she entertained a slew of famous faces, including President John F. Kennedy.
Another iconic figure who graced Palm Springs was Frank Sinatra. Known for his womanizing ways, Sinatra's Palm Springs estate, known as Twin Palms, was the setting for many a scandalous rendezvous. Sinatra's affairs were legendary, with rumors swirling about his relationships with Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, and even Judy Garland.
The city's scandalous reputation was further cemented by the antics of the Rat Pack, a group of Hollywood heavyweights that included Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Their wild parties, fueled by alcohol and drugs, became the stuff of legend. The group's exploits were so notorious that they were even immortalized in the 1964 film, "Robin and the 7 Hoods."
However, it's not just the stars who made headlines in Palm Springs. The city itself has had its fair share of scandals. In 1962, the death of actress Peg Entw
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I worked overnight at the ingleside inn hotel when I lived there and there were some pretty crazy stories about that place
Valentino was renowned for " The Shiek" not the Shriek…omg.
The "Shriek"?!
The Shriek? Really?
Dinah Shore was 100% a normal FEMALE.
I went twice a week to "play" for 15 years. And I am a nobody.
When did John Kennedy ever have any time to run the country? He must've given dictation remote from bedrooms. Dictation indeed.
"The shriek???????" – pathetic!
Valentino's film is "The Sheik" not "The Shriek"
reminds me of Sam Giancana's characterization of the hollywood alumni as ' just a bunch of pimps and whores' in hhis nephew's book Double Cross lol…now saying i totally agree but…
I never knew Dinah Shore swung both ways.
The shriek?
This is for the announcer: You said Shriek instead of The Sheik
I've always wanted to see that town sounds like a fun place to see and stay
Palm Springs is a playground for rich freaky white people
It's "Sheik" not "shreek" .👎🏾
I had a great fuckin time in Palm Springs this weekend . Memorial Day Weekend 2023 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Scandals? Yaaawnnn
The Shriek?
Seriously ? The Shriek??? Get it together!
They where all clones a I lizard yuke secrets secrets
Palm springs did not get inc. until 1938 , he was dead in 1926 that being Rudolph Valentino !!!
La belle et divine n est tombé que sur des toquars.
Beaucoups étaient fière de dire jai couché avec marylin. Les cons.
I love your videos… But I just wanna make a comment… Rudolph Valentino was in a movie called The Sheik not the shriek! Lol! That’s a pretty glaring mistake as it’s his most famous movie.