Howard Hughes Blows Up Hollywood Selling Scandal 3

Business Movers by Wondery

Aug 14, 202500:34:47Business

After spending big to buy RKO Pictures, Howard Hughes clashes with studio veterans and exploits his own stars. But he soon finds that remaking a major Hollywood studio in his own image comes at a steep cost. Be the first...

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