The Starlet Who Haunts the Hollywood Sign

Hiding behind the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood sign is a dark and sad story of a young starlet whose ghost is said to haunt the sign. Follow historical-enthusiast, Carol, on a personal journey to unpack rumored haunted places to learn more about how, when and. Why they became known as ‘haunted.'

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STILLS
A country lane, on a foggy night with a ghostly woman in a dress. in front of glowing lights. With a grunge, blurred, vintage edit
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A Bill Of Divorcement
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Premiere Of FX Network's "Feud: Bette And Joan" - Arrivals
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Hollywood Sign Area a Suicide Site
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Herald Square Theater, View Of Street
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Portrait of Aspiring Actress Lillian Entwistle
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Hollywoodland
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VIDEO
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Cartoon timecode film slate, clapper board animation
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Lockdown Time Lapse Shot Of Clouds Moving Above Illuminated Hollywood City At Night - Los Angeles, California
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Creepy lone bride standing on the road before the car at night
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Moving down gravel road in the dark.
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Countdown movie from 5 to 0 number.
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The beautiful view from the hill on the night city
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White gardenia flower with nature bokeh in background
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AERIAL: Spectacular Flight over Mount Lee and Hollywood Sign at Night with Los Angeles Cityscape Lights
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AERIAL: Spectacular Flight over Letter O of Hollywood Sign at Night with Los Angeles City Lights
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Flying over empty Hollywood Boulevard during Coronavirus pandemic
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Aerial Descending: Mount Lee at Sunset with View Over North Los Angeles - Hollywood, California
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4k Abstract laser spotlight background
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Moving Behind the Chairs in Abstract Cinema Hall with Black Screen Seamless. Looped 3d Animation of Rows of Seats in Cinema. Art and Media Concept.
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Flicker 092: Grunge and scratches on old film leader.
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Turn on Light Bulb - Super Slow Motion
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2018: Aerial view of the world-famous landmark
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Witch in white dress appearing on the road
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Prison Fence At Night
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Clouds swirl around different skyscrapers and water tower in New York City in probably 1920s
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HOLLYWOOD SIGN
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Slow motion of woman walking at night
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hollywood sets
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Long distance static shot of the Hollywood sign with a body of water in the foreground
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50 Years Of Motion Pictures: Soundstage, Fake Snow And Hitler Make-up
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Moving Through Scary Woods Looking Up At Full Moon
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Blank Film Strip Loop
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Inside an empty mailbox
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Printing of newspapers
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print newspapers - retro style
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Aerials of Residential District, Studio Backlot
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ECU, SELECTIVE FOCUS, Businessman opening mail at desk, close-up of hands, Berlin, Germany
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1930 black and white Aerial view of "Hollywoodland" sign / Los Angeles, California
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[asterlyons]

The model of the sign was honestly adorable, it adds a creative touch. I think it could be expanded upon for other videos, like building models of crime scenes.

[numbagotenks]

Paranormal AAAAND HISTORY. Yee I’m sold. I love her enthusiasm and hair

[masonallen]

Peg Entwistle had a profound effect on the acting world that she would never know about. In 1925 she was starring in a production of the play The Wild Duck and there was a girl about her age in the audience. That girl later told her mother “I want to be exactly like Peg Entwistle”. That girl was named Bette Davis.

[DoloresOGTrivia]

This is the kind of content that buzzfeed unsolved fans/followers want, not that ridiculousness about args

[cdxst]

The Hollywood sign represents Hollywood truly

'shiny and bright on the outside
Gloomy and Dark inside

[firewalk]

Listen to ur community! This is the kinda content we want, we want history, true crime, supernatural stuff. Arg and creepy pasta content should be the focus of a different channel

[Sorrykys]

The Los Angeles Times writing articles about her, her name being a household name in the United States and beyond, dozens of biographies written about her, as well as decades later having characters in major motion pictures & entire series written around your life? All these things, she would have absolutely loved. It's apparently the thing she strive for most in life. However, I don't know how to stress enough, my friends.
This is the purest form of irony there is. She got everything she wanted, however she'd never be able to enjoy it because all the things she wanted she only received posthumously. So tragic, rest in peace, Peg!

[kazumajay]

No one should go through the pain she went through. It's important for all of us to reach out and talk to people in your life, little words of comfort will help immensely.

[Safeek_why]

Carol seems like a person that is passionate about everything she does, wish the people here didn't write so many comments just about Ryan and Shane

[Lee-xwgf]

I know people want to be critical of everything that isn’t Shane&Ryan but this is a good video

[elyonkris]

The effort into making this video was amazing. Watched it all.

[seafarer_]

hey buzzfeed: if you’re gonna fund something, fund THIS kind of content — NOT that fake bs from last week. carol seems passionate and respectful.

[thirtythreeteam]

“Hit and run”? There’s another story there I’m sure

[bishistawagle]

I seriously thought this was a true crime episode and didn't understand what was going on for a full 5 minutes.

[psychedelicpsychosis]

"I'm gonna get close to it the only way I know how..."
Me: hop the fence?
"I'm going to build it"
Me: 😲oh

[SantaFishes]

Thank you Carol for such an interesting history lesson.

[anikasarah]

going to stay subscribed for carol she seems really cool and i love when people present their research on screen

[nela]

I like the way she does this, but it kinda feels lonely. A dialog form would be more fun.
Terrible sad that she had lost her mom, step mom and even her dad. That must have scared her. But at least she seemed to have had a caring uncle judging by the way he reacted to the letter that arrived too late...

[lyle_marie_ceniza]

If only Peg got the offer earlier, she would have hold on to her dreams. Rip Peg.

[mcosta]

How disrespectful of you complaining about Shane and Ryan when you should be applauding Carol for a job well done. This is an interesting video that's well executed. It's pointless to keep up commenting on it on other producer's videos. Go watch their videos if you care so much