Robert Mitchum’s Life Was Darker Than His Movies

Robert Mitchum’s Life Was Darker Than His Movies


April 4, 2025 | Samantha Henman

Robert Mitchum’s Life Was Darker Than His Movies


In the 1950s, Robert Mitchum was THE Hollywood heartthrob, and his rugged good looks and charming indifference made women across the country swoon. But behind the allure lay a troubled soul marked by betrayal, scandal, and notoriety. Trust me—this close-up will shock you.

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