This article was originally published on Parentinfluence.com
Have you ever wondered what truly happened behind all the mirrors and glamour of Old Hollywood? Well, buckle up because we’ve got some dark, wild, and surprising facts about Tinseltown that’ll make your jaw drop faster than Marilyn Monroe’s skirt.
Black Box
Whoa, hold up! Did I just read that child actors had to sit on a block of ice as punishment? That’s colder than my ex’s heart! I know the entertainment industry can be brutal, but this takes it to a whole new level of being unnecessarily cruel and mean toward children.
Can you imagine if your boss made you sit on a block of ice every time you made a mistake? Talk about a harsh work environment. And let’s not forget that Shirley Temple was just a kid herself when she was in Hollywood. It’s a good thing child labor laws have come a long way since then.