Hollywood Remains to Be Seen

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This captivating guide explores fourteen significant Hollywood-area cemeteries and the final resting places of iconic movie stars. Organized as accessible tours, each chapter details the history of the cemeteries, directions for visitors, and precise locations of over three hundred celebrity graves. Surprisingly, cemeteries have become popular tourist destinations for film fans wishing to honor the legacies of the famous deceased. Millions flock annually to pay respects to legendary stars, with interest in these sites continually increasing. The book delves into the intriguing legends surrounding celebrity graves, such as the mysterious Lady in Black associated with Rudolph Valentino and the ritual of placing a red rose on Marilyn Monroe's grave. It also recounts the unusual journey of John Barrymore's body after his death in 1942 and decades later. Readers will find information and images of Hollywood's most extravagant graves, including Douglas Fairbanks Sr.'s grand mausoleum with Roman pillars, Liberace's ornate tomb featuring a musical score in marble, and Al Jolson's impressive domed monument with a life-sized statue and a cascading waterfall. Richly illustrated with nearly one hundred photographs, the guide includes images of both the celebrities and their burial sites, along with maps and a poignant section titled Exit Lines, showcasing celebrities' last words.