Old Hollywood & Big Tobacco. September 25, 2008 / 10:00 AM EDT / WebMD ... In a news release, Glantz says, "We're told smoking is part of Hollywood's history and a necessary artistic device." ...

Part of the reason so many actors in Old Hollywood developed substance issues was the completely banalized role of the "pep pills" in enabling studios' frenzied production lines.

Many old Hollywood stars were pigeonholed into specific roles. If an actress had a certain look, there was a good chance she ...