THIN tells the story of The Thin Man series - its creators and stars, as well as the intriguing melting pot of cultural influences that led to one of the most beloved film series of all time.

In the first episode, meet the creator of the stories - Dashiell Hammett - and the surprising, sometimes dark set of experiences that led to him becoming one of the most important authors of the twentieth century. As Raymond Chandler described him: "Hammett gave murder back to the kind of people that commit it..."

THIN: Part 2 is coming EXCLUSIVELY to patrons in December! To hear it simply sign up at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret and enjoy a holiday season devoted to the best in Old Hollywood storytelling!

The Secret History Of Hollywood will now be arriving with you far more frequently! Hear the chapters of these epic stories as they're produced, by becoming a Co-Producer at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret

You'll get access to the complete Secret History of Hollywood catalogue, including The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock, The Game Is Afoot, A Universe Of Horrors, Bullets And Blood, and much more...

Queens Of Cinema Series 1, plus instant access to Series 2, which has just begun with the two-part story of Ida Lupino!

An ALL-NEW Classic Movie Library, designed from scratch - a whole new experience created to allow you to get the best out of Old Hollywood, including trailers, deeper information, and even curated playlists of films!

Small Tales - short fiction with a sinister edge...

Bonus review shows!

Blueprints - a bitesize version of The Secret History Of Hollywood - extra chapters that help to further enhance the stories you've already heard!

The Seventh Heaven Radio Hour - a bi-weekly music show in which I present the best in Golden Age music as well as the film scores that became legend

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