Unraveling the Mysterious Death of a 1930s Hollywood Star
A new book by author Eve Golden aims to dispel the long-standing rumor that 1930s Hollywood star Lupe Velez drowned in her own toilet after taking an overdose of sleeping pills. Golden argues that the rumor was invented by Kenneth Anger, an avant-garde filmmaker, in his controversial book "Hollywood Babylon." Golden's book, "Strictly Dynamic: The Sensational Life of Lupe Velez," explores Velez's career as one of the first Latin actresses in Hollywood, her scandalous affairs, and her tragic death. Golden hopes her book will shed light on Velez's talent and encourage readers to rediscover her films.