Howard Hughes Blows Up Hollywood Calling the Shots 1

Business Movers by Wondery

Jul 31, 202500:31:46Business

Teenage millionaire Howard Hughes heads west with dreams of conquering Hollywood. But the bold Texan outsider quickly learns that making a hit movie is harder than it looks under Tinseltown’s bright lights. Be the first...

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