This guide provides an overview of the 2009 book by Robert Schnakenberg . Part of the popular "Secret Lives" series from Quirk Books , this title uncovers the eccentricities, scandals, and bizarre habits of cinema's most famous directors. Core Themes and Content
The book covers a wide range of Hollywood and international legends, including: : D.W. Griffith and Cecil B. DeMille. Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers: What Your Tea...
: It explores the fears, vices, and bizarre personal habits of directors often idolized as flawless masters. This guide provides an overview of the 2009
: Charlie Chaplin , Alfred Hitchcock, and Orson Welles. Griffith and Cecil B
: Is described as a "self-proclaimed Ant Wrangler" who holds a deep fascination for insects.
: Was reportedly so large at one point that he had to be cut out of his own car.