Reach for the Top: The Turbulent Life of Laurence Harvey

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The popular screen and stage star Laurence Harvey (1928-1973) is best remembered for his stellar performance in the film The Manchurian Candidate_a 20th century classic. Of his 50 films, Room At the Top not only brought sexual permissiveness to American and British screens and an Oscar nomination, but it also branded him a heartthrob sensation. For all his fame and fortune, Harvey's short life was riddled with controversy, demonized by critics, and fraught with tragedy. In this revealing biography by Harvey's sister-in-law, readers are provided a close-up view of his career, his three marriages and his longtime sexual affair with one of his male producers. It also details his battle with cancer and his failure to acknowledge its seriousness. Packed with personal anecdotes, more than twenty black and white photographs, and a filmography, Reach for the Top: The Turbulent Life of Laurence Harvey will fascinate film students, scholars, and fans of the actor.

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This is a paperbound reprint of a 2003 book. Popular screen and stage star Laurence Harvey (1928-1973) is best remembered for his performance in the film The Manchurian Candidate. This biography, written by Harvey's sister-in-law, details his career, his three marriages, and his homosexual relationship with one of his producers, and sheds light on his battle with cancer. B&w film stills and personal photos are included. Sinai was formerly editor of Middle East Review.... * Reference and Research Book News *
For all his fame and fortune, Laurence Harvey's short life was riddled with controversy, demonized by critics, and fraught with tragedy. This first-ever personal account clears up the many myths and misconceptions about his life... * Theatrebooks *
This is a paperbound reprint of a 2003 book. Popular screen and stage star Laurence Harvey (1928-1973) is best remembered for his performance in the film The Manchurian Candidate. This biography, written by Harvey's sister-in-law, details his career, his three marriages, and his homosexual relationship with one of his producers, and sheds light on his battle with cancer. B&w film stills and personal photos are included. Sinai was formerly editor of Middle East Review. * Reference and Research Book News *

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Anne Sinai is a writer and has co-authored books about the Middle East. She is the former editor of Middle East Review.