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Hollywood's dirty secret: the couch that launched a thousand careers—and destroyed twice as many.
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The Casting Couch (1995)

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Overview

Documentary

An unprecedented anthology of never-before-told true stories by and about some of Hollywood's most interesting stars, legends, and wannabes, and takes readers inside Hollywood's inner sanctum to show how casting decisions are made, who makes them, and who has the final word.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Susan George's deliciously arch narration.

Editing

Jarring cuts between glamour and grim reality.

Best for:Solo: Late-night rabbit hole for Hollywood history obsessives.·Streaming: Quick hit of Tinseltown dirt before bed.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Explicit discussion of coerced sexual encounters.·Emotional: Tragic fates of exploited silent film stars.
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Director

John Sealey

ReleasedJan 1, 1995
Runtime57m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Susan George

Susan George

Self - Presenter

Roscoe Arbuckle

Roscoe Arbuckle

Theda Bara

Theda Bara

Tallulah Bankhead

Tallulah Bankhead

Clara Bow

Clara Bow

Louise Brooks

Louise Brooks

Elaine Barrie

Elaine Barrie

John Barrymore

John Barrymore

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Marion Davies

Marion Davies

Cecil B. DeMille

Cecil B. DeMille

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle's footage here was pulled from private collections; most had been suppressed for decades.

Cultural

Theda Bara's estate threatened legal action over her inclusion—her 'vamp' persona was entirely studio-manufactured, and they hated the exposure.

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