During Hollywood‘s golden years there were many people in the film industry who were known for their practical jokes.

One of the best known and most creative of these was a fellow by the name of Jack McDermott. He was a writer and director of movies. McDermott‘s favorite gag was to take his guests for a ride in his Model-T Ford. Taking them into the mountains, he would careen around curves at perilous speeds. When a guest would complain about his recklessness, he would yank the steering wheel from its post and toss it over the mountain side. His panic stricken rider didn ‘t know that he had installed foot controls for steering.

McDermott also had a house replete with secret tunnels and sliding panels. It was best known for the wild parties held there.

The house featured a hidden room wh…