PEG ENTWHISTLE AND THE GHOST OF THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN
Episode 2 — Peg Entwistle & the Ghost of the Hollywood Sign
⭐ EPISODE SUMMARY PEG ENTWHISTLE AND THE GHOST OF THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN
In 1932, a young actress named Peg Entwistle climbed the ladder behind the Hollywood Sign and jumped to her death. Her tragic story became one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends — and for nearly a century, hikers, rangers, and tourists have reported seeing her ghost wandering the hills, smelling her gardenia perfume, or hearing her footsteps near the “H.”
This episode explores Peg’s early success, her heartbreaking decline, the pressures of the studio system, and the cascading disappointments that pushed her toward despair. We also dive deep into the ghost sightings — from 1930s newspaper reports to modern‑day ranger encounters — and examine why Peg’s spirit seems unable to leave the hills she chose as her final stage.
🧭 TRAVEL GUIDE — VISIT THE LOCATIONS
Brush Canyon Trail Best for ghost sightings Park at Canyon Drive
Hollyridge Trail Known for gardenia scent reports
Beachwood Village Peg’s last residence
Hollywood Sign Overlook Best view of the “H”
📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Los Angeles Times archives (1932–present)
Hollywood Sign Trust historical documents
Hollywoodland Homeowners Association history
LAist: “The Ghost of Peg Entwistle”
Atlas Obscura – Hollywood Sign legends
KCET: “The Tragedy of Peg Entwistle”
Haunted Los Angeles blog archives
