Does this mustache make me look fat?
So…no one can resist the alluring sparkle of Hollywood. Not even Hitler.
I know a lot of weird little facts, but I did not know that Hitler was planning on coming to Los Angeles. The only thing Hollywood and Hitler related I was aware of was his weird fascination with Clark Gable. (I can’t judge him for his impeccable taste in men!) During WWII, Hitler offered a sizable reward to anyone who could capture and bring Gable to him unharmed. What was he going to do with Gable if he was caught? Play cards? I think not.
Anyway, the Nazis in LA set up a ranch for his arrival. The place is called Murphy Ranch and his plot of land was outfitted with a diesel power plant, a 375,000 gallon water tank, a giant meat locker and a bomb shelter. Who designed that place, the dad from ‘Blast From The Past?’
It's a bit of a fixer upper.
The Feds raided the compound the day after Pearl Harbor and a bunch of Nazi-sympathizers were rounded up and arrested. What’s left of this place is going to be torn down in order to build a rest site for campers.
Now, let’s get back to the thought of Hitler in Hollywood. I feel like that is a Mel Brooks movie/musical waiting to happen!
Hitler would sneak into LA on the sly. He changes his name and decides to go after his true dream, becoming a STAR! He works his way up the ranks at a movie studio and he can’t help but fall in love with the daughter of a Jewish studio head. Because of her he changes and becomes a better person and therefore a better actor. With the support of his best gal, he finally lands his break out role and as he accepts his Oscar, he reveals his true identity.
Eh, I’m sure Mel could do something a lot better with the idea, but it’s interesting to think about.
Nelson Riddle and his whole “snitch ass bitch” Orchestra performing ‘Hooray For Hollywood.’
