Books : Hollywood Kryptonite, The Bulldog, the Lady, and the Death of Superman

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- The Murder (?) of Superman
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: From the Secret Files of Harry Pennypacker
Family Secret
Shadow Watcher
Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake

Did George Reeves, the star of television's popular SUPERMAN series really commit suicide back in 1959, or was he, in fact, murdered?

That's the question authors Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger pose in this fascinating read that takes a look at Hollywood's "dark side".

In the end, the writers make a very strong argument in favor of homicide.

So, who killed Superman?

Best guess is a professional hitman, hired by powerful MGM studio executive (and fixer) Eddie Mannix whose wife had been having an affair with the "Man of Steel".

Aside from being a first-rate mystery, HOLLYWOOD KRYPTONITE gives readers a yet unrevealed look into the real Hollywood.

© Michael B. Druxman, author of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

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- we miss you superman
The story of the life and death of G.Reeves will accompany us for many years to come.George was and forever will be the man of steel.We have missed and will miss you wherever you are

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- Very Gripping
I thought the book was great. The author brought me into the life of George Reeves and his misery.Life couldn't give him the one thing he wanted and that was to be A movie star and Kashner & Schoenberger detail his every struggle and disappointment with great epitome.Reeves other acquaintances and friends were interesting as well.

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- Just a super book, for a Super Man
I'll tell you something about me: I don't like to read & I hate to admit it. It takes me forever to complete a book, cover to cover, unless it really grabs me. Being the end of tax season, with only 2 days left & lots of number crunching to do before I see my tax man, I received this book.
Wow!
I'm only half way through & instead of crunching numbers, I'm reading....and reading....and reading. I couldn't wait to tell you all --this is a great, great book. This book brings alive those characters of long ago. For any of you fellow baby boomers who watched this show, as I did growing up (it's never been OFF TV--check it out) this book fleshes out all those black & white people we loved so much & gives you an in depth feel of what George went through both in his career & personally. This man hated being superman, because he saw so much more for himself. After WWII, his career went boom & the Man of Steel just couldn't revive it. He died not knowing the impact he made. He went through alot, both with the love of his life & his mom--who lied & manipulated him.
I won't give anymore away. If you love George, get this book in or out ot tax season & enjoy.
If the rest of the book is not good, I'll delete this commentary, I promise. Until then, go with it.
Thanks to the authors who really seem to have done their "number crunching" on this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- George Reeves Murdered By Bullies With A Women Scorned
In hollywood at the time of his career you were owned by the studio of your contract. Had an adultery affair with a married women scorned..This dark side of George Reeves of his life at the time at the end was a time bomb was ready to go off with the double life he lead as HONEST GEORGE.
Sad that he did not work on his character to be responsible adult and take resonsibilities for the end result.
The youngster as myself was aware that he was murdered ear marked in line for promotion ..
This book needs to be revised to many unreliable resources...
Truth, Justice,The American way needs more research...

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