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John Gilbert : The Last of the Silent Film Stars /

In this book, the author separates fact from fiction, tracing actor John Gilbert's life from his youth spent travelling with his mother in acting troupes to the peak of his fame at MGM, where he starred opposite Mae Murray, Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, and other actresses in many...

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Détails bibliographiques
Auteur principal: Golden, Eve
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Lexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, [2013]
Collection:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé:In this book, the author separates fact from fiction, tracing actor John Gilbert's life from his youth spent travelling with his mother in acting troupes to the peak of his fame at MGM, where he starred opposite Mae Murray, Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, and other actresses in many popular films. The author debunks some of the most pernicious rumours about the actor, including the oft-repeated myth that he had a high-pitched, squeaky voice that ruined his career. This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the silent era's greatest stars and the glamorous yet brutal world in which he lived.
Description matérielle:1 online resource (378 pages).
ISBN:9780813141640