The LA You May Not Know: The Beverly Hills 8

Politics and show business are a common pair these days. Stars are donating money, campaigning for causes and some are even running for office. But where did this trend start? Look no further than our own Beverly Hills. Almost 100 years ago major motion picture stars campaigned to keep Beverly Hills an independent city. It’s all in Nancie Clare’s new book, “The Battle for Beverly Hills.” Join our host Whitney Ashton as she shows how silent era stars set the stage for Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Donald Trump. And see how Beverly Hills honored these great eight stars that saved the city. Produced by Patrick Campbell. For more info about Beverly Hills and its fascinating history, check out the Beverly Hills Historical Society at their website. Learn more about “America’s Sweetheart,” Mary Pickford, who spearheaded the campaign. Learn more at The Mary Pickford Foundation website. And check out Nancie Clare, author of the book, “The Battle for Beverly Hills” here.