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Hollywood's first family: how the Barrymore dynasty found fame and fortune

Hollywood’s first family
Acting ambitions
The Barrymore name
Beginnings of a dynasty
Stage star
A new generation of stars
Tragedy strikes
Maurice's madness
The first Barrymore movie star
Hollywood's golden era
The First Lady of the American Theatre
A political proposal
The family curse
John's marriages
Goddess of the Silent Screen
The curse strikes again...
...And again
Rocky relationships
A star is born
Child prodigy
Studio 54 scandal
Hollywood to hospital
Breaking the curse
From riches to rags
Screen starlet
Fortune and fame
Stepping away from the spotlight
The end of a dynasty?
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Hollywood’s first family

Often referred to as "Hollywood’s first family", it may surprise you to learn that the Barrymore clan has been in the acting business for hundreds of years. However, the dynasty's impressive journey from destitute stage performers to Hollywood superstars has been far from smooth sailing.

A screen-worthy story of showbiz, scandals, and even family curses, read on to discover how the Barrymores found fame and fortune.

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Danielle McAdam

23 September 2024

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