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When the Applause Died

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John Belushi in When the Applause Died (1990)
A startling documentary looks at celebrities who 'had it all', but then 'lost it all' due to drug and
alcohol abuse.
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Hollywood's glittering stars and starlets have always been the envy of the movie-going public. With their fame, wealth and lush lifestyles, they epitomize the "good life" we find so glamorou... Read allHollywood's glittering stars and starlets have always been the envy of the movie-going public. With their fame, wealth and lush lifestyles, they epitomize the "good life" we find so glamorous. Yet every pleasure has its price, and sometimes bearing the burden of fame can be an ov... Read allHollywood's glittering stars and starlets have always been the envy of the movie-going public. With their fame, wealth and lush lifestyles, they epitomize the "good life" we find so glamorous. Yet every pleasure has its price, and sometimes bearing the burden of fame can be an overwhelming task. All too often, celebrities find refuge and solace in a bottle of booze, a... Read all
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  • Director
    • Nick Bougas
  • Writer
    • F.B. Vincinzo
  • Stars
    • Paul Durris(voice)
    • Beverly Aadland(archive footage)
    • Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle(archive footage)
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  • Director
    • Nick Bougas
  • Writer
    • F.B. Vincinzo
  • Stars
    • Paul Durris(voice)
    • Beverly Aadland(archive footage)
    • Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle(archive footage)
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    Beverly Aadland
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    • (archive footage)
    Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
    Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    John Belushi
    John Belushi
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Judy Garland
    Judy Garland
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Jimi Hendrix
    Jimi Hendrix
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Janis Joplin
    Janis Joplin
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer
    Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Nick Bougas
    • Writer
      • F.B. Vincinzo
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    Very hard to find, but well worth it
    I discovered this title, along with companion title "Death In Hollywood," in a video store in Minot, ND. They're both great documentaries, with plenty of classic scenes, movie trailer, clips of performances and pulls no punches in describing and showing the destruction that substance abuse wreaked upon some of the industry's top stars and their families.

    Beginning with Fatty Arbuckle and ending with Janis Joplin, the tragic consequences of alcohol and drug abuse are shown, with no attempt to romanticize their affects rather showing the waste and pain that they brought to the performers and their fans.

    Perhaps the two titles will one day be updated and put on DVD. Until then, check Ebay often and bid aggressively.
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    • May 17, 2004

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      • May 6, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death in Hollywood 2
    • Production company
      • Golden West Films
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      1 hour 26 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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