Actress Peg Entwistle Jumps from Hollywoodland Sign

Photo by Morbidology

In the early days of Hollywood, many pretty girls, whether they had acting experience or not, headed out west to pursue a career in motion pictures. The competition was fierce, and most eventually went home to the Midwest or the East Coast — or wherever — after facing rejection after rejection.

Some dealt with the disappointment better than others. One young actress named Peg…