--- product_id: 36738800 title: "The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s" brand: "joseph egan" price: "690899₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/36738800-the-purple-diaries-mary-astor-and-the-most-sensational-hollywood store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s **Brand:** joseph egan **Price:** 690899₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by joseph egan - **How much does it cost?** 690899₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/36738800-the-purple-diaries-mary-astor-and-the-most-sensational-hollywood) ## Best For - joseph egan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted joseph egan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s ## Images ![The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Lz0Wa9wUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A well-documented record and an appealing, fascinating and often entertaining tale of Hollywood *by K***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017* The story of Mary Astor's custody battle for her little girl Marylyn is one not too well known to today's fans. It's the stuff Hollywood legend is made of. Not only does this center around a Hollywood icon and most fascinating lady, it indicates the massive and all-encompassing industry the Hollywood studio era was.Joseph Egan does an excellent job in documenting the great custody battle Mary Astor faced in 1936. This story has, from it's scandalous beginning, been reported in true Hollywood fashions - with great sensationalism, much hearsay and falsehoods. Egan has done a very thorough job of researching and setting the record on this case straight.What's more is that Joseph Egan has done such meticulous research on the supporting characters and the entire cast of this tale, that he creates an incredibly full picture of the entire thing. While presenting the facts as they are documented he manages to connect all those dots in between due to all the knowledge of each and every one. He thus creates a wonderful balance between a well-documented record and an appealing, fascinating and often entertaining tale. There is a very clear story line and despite all the judicial procedures and Hollywood drama, Egan has made it easy to follow the very blurred and squiggly lines. He also rounds off the story with information about all principals and their lives onward, including the little leading lady herself - Astor's daghter Marylyn. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars EARLY 20TH CENTURY HOLLYWOOD *by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018* Very interesting read for anyone with the slightest curiosity about the " early Hollywood " days. Mary Astor's life saga is and her personal peccadillo's reveal she was a woman before her time. Reading about the developing culture, opulence and hierarchy's within the Hollywood community was interesting and provides a fascinating comparison of different generations in this famous/infamous town on the West coast. Mary Astor's attempt to be a good parent, professional actor, socialite and mistress is a very entertaining light read. Take the time to read this book if you want to be entertained in a positive way. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Nicely written book about forgotten scandal *by T***H on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021* As scandals go, it wasn't long lived or remembered. Today, it wouldn't even be considered a scandal. But, back in the 1930s a married woman was easy prey to a jerk husband who used blackmail and violence to get his own way.Mary Astor stood up to hers, and in the end probably gave many women the courage to do the same. This nice little book digs continue background and separated the BS from the truth concerning a custody battle Astor had with her jerk off husband. It was front page need for a few weeks because during the court case it was revealed that Astor kept a diary that named names and detailed her affairs with several notables of the time.In the end it was all sound and fury ... But makes a good read for anyone interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/36738800-the-purple-diaries-mary-astor-and-the-most-sensational-hollywood](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/36738800-the-purple-diaries-mary-astor-and-the-most-sensational-hollywood) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*