Listen "Episode 99: The Mysterious Death of Old Hollywood Star Thelma Todd"
Episode Synopsis
In this week's episode of "History For Weirdos", Stephanie delves into the glitz and glamour of 1930s Hollywood to uncover a mystery that continues to baffle historians and true-crime aficionados alike: the strange and untimely death of the talented actress Thelma Todd.
Known to her fans as "The Ice Cream Blonde," Thelma Todd was a shining star of the silver screen. Her comedic flair and sparkling presence graced dozens of films during Hollywood's Golden Age. But behind the laughter lay a web of intrigue, filled with secrets, betrayals, and a death that still remains unexplained.
We'll explore Thelma's rise to stardom, the high-society circles she navigated & examine the shadowy figures that surrounded her. But most importantly, we look into the mysterious circumstances that led to her being found dead in her car in a garage, with the cause of death being carbon monoxide poisoning.
Was it an accident? A suicide? Or something far more sinister? Listen now and find out for yourself!
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Known to her fans as "The Ice Cream Blonde," Thelma Todd was a shining star of the silver screen. Her comedic flair and sparkling presence graced dozens of films during Hollywood's Golden Age. But behind the laughter lay a web of intrigue, filled with secrets, betrayals, and a death that still remains unexplained.
We'll explore Thelma's rise to stardom, the high-society circles she navigated & examine the shadowy figures that surrounded her. But most importantly, we look into the mysterious circumstances that led to her being found dead in her car in a garage, with the cause of death being carbon monoxide poisoning.
Was it an accident? A suicide? Or something far more sinister? Listen now and find out for yourself!
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Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.
Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇
Email: [email protected]
IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos
Website: historyforweirdos.com
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