What are the most well - known tragic old Hollywood stories?

One well - known 'old Hollywood black story' is the struggle of Hattie McDaniel. She was the first African - American to win an Oscar for her role in 'Gone with the Wind', but she faced discrimination on set and in Hollywood at large. She had to use a separate 'colored' entrance at the premiere of the movie.

The movie 'Psycho' also has some scary tales associated with it. Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece was shocking for its time. The shower scene in particular was so intense. There were stories about how the actress who played Marion Crane was really nervous during the filming of that scene, and the black - and - white cinematography added to the overall sense of unease.

The story of Heath Ledger is a sad one. His intense preparation for the role of the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' took a toll on his mental health. He became so immersed in the dark character that it may have contributed to his overdose. Another is the exploitation of actresses like Hedy Lamarr. Her beauty was used to promote movies, but her intelligence (she was an inventor) was overlooked in Hollywood for a long time.

The 'Poltergeist' curse is quite well - known. There were a series of tragedies associated with the cast members. Some believe it was due to the use of real human skeletons as props in the movie, which was considered a desecration. This led to a string of misfortunes for those involved in the film.

Well, the story of Elizabeth Taylor's love life was pretty wild. She was married eight times to seven different men. Her relationship with Richard Burton was especially tumultuous. They had this passionate, on - again - off - again relationship. Their love affair was so intense that it captured the public's attention worldwide. It was like a never - ending soap opera, with their lavish lifestyles, huge fights, and then making up again.

The story of the passenger pigeon is quite well - known. There were once billions of passenger pigeons in North America. They flew in huge flocks that could darken the sky for days. But humans hunted them for their meat and feathers. They were also hunted for sport. Their habitats were also being destroyed. In just a few decades, the population went from billions to extinct. It shows how quickly humans can decimate a species.

James Dean. He was a heartthrob but his love life was not so fortunate. He was involved with some women but his life was cut short in a car accident. His potential for a long - lasting love was never fully realized.

The My Lai Massacre is a very well - known tragic story. American soldiers brutally killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. It was a horrifying act that shocked the world and showed the dark side of war.

Another is the 'Batman & Robin' debacle. The movie was too campy and had a lot of problems in production. The costumes were a mess, and the script was weak. It ended up ruining the Batman franchise for a while and was a huge disappointment to fans.

The story of Noah's Ark is quite well - known. God told Noah to build an ark to save his family and pairs of every kind of animal from the great flood. It's a story of faith and obedience. Noah followed God's instructions without hesitation, and in the end, they were saved. It teaches us about the importance of having faith and following a greater purpose.