Raymond Sarlot bought the Chateau Marmont in 1975; but what was originally a business purchase became a love affair as he delved into the hotels incredible history. From its perch overlooking the Sunset Strip; the glamorous Marmont reigned for decades as the spot for artists; writers; musicians; and actors of every stripe and remains a home-away-from-home for A-listers like Scarlett Johansson and Johnny Depp. Here; Sarlot and co-author Fred E. Basten share a wealth of scandalous and intriguing tales about them all; from the stars of Hollywoods Golden Era like Jean Harlow and Grace Kelly to idols of the sixties and seventies like Jim Morrison and John Belushi (who tragically died there in 1982). Whether your obsession is Hollywood history or celebrity gossip; Life at the Marmont has plenty of gripping; juicy stories to fascinate.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Impressive and Comprehensive GuideBy R PRIUSooelig;While the hefty price point may turn many readers off when it comes to purchasing this book; I have found this book to be well worth the sticker price. While I use this professionally as a reference resource and will continue to do so when the need arises; this encyclopedic can standby itself as one very interesting read.The entries run the gamut over a period of 1908 thru 2009 and contain virtually all occurences of homicide relating to people in the broadly defined category of show business by the author. This can range from actors; singers; musicians; circus performers; or anyone who has a relationship to the entertainment industry.What makes this volume overwhelming worthwhile and very interesting; is the level to which the author has researched each event/occurence. While some entries may be relatively brief based on information that was available at the time or the level of fame and/or notoriety of the subject; some of the entries can be quite comprehensive such as in the case of John Lennon; Fatty Arbuckle; Robert Blake; Telma Todd; etc. and result in article length entries of several thousand words.The information provided is unerringly accurate and footnoted where appropriate. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in homicidal deaths or show business and makes an excellent companion piece to the authors previous encyclopedia about suicides in the entertainment industry.