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The excruciating gaffes and put downs of renowned British actor John Gielgud, are legendary. Drawn from many unpublished letters and Jonathan Croall's extensive interviews, and collected here in one volume are Gielgud's delightful put downs and acerbic takes on the industry and people around him. New in paperback for 2013.

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The excruciating gaffes and put downs of renowned British actor John Gielgud, are legendary. Drawn from many unpublished letters and Jonathan Croall's extensive interviews, and collected here in one volume are Gielgud's delightful put downs and acerbic takes on the industry and people around him.

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Miss Faris provides a detailed record of Ginger Roger's life and career, painting a picture of her as one of the most versatile performers in the United States.

The volume begins with a short biography of Ginger Rogers, along with a succinct chronology of the major events in her life and career.

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Born in 1916 in La Jolla, California, Gregory Peck took up acting in college on a lark that would lead to a career. From the 1940s to the present, he has played some of film's most memorable and admired characters.

This volume provides complete information about Gregory Peck's work in film, television, radio, and the stage.

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A revealing insight into the star persona and career of Hanna Schygulla, the iconic actor of the New German Cinema - from her early days as a member of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's anti-teater group, to her work with European auteurs including Jean-Luc Godard, Andrzej Wajda and Fatih Akin, and her reinvention as an acclaimed cabaret chanteuse.

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One of the most significant contributors to the early years of the motion picture industry, Harold Lloyd was also a shrewd businessman and became the wealthiest man in Hollywood at the peak of his career.

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I was never a child. I never was coddled, or liked, or understood by my family. I never felt I belonged. Thus begins this autobiography.

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Howard Keel rose from a childhood of poverty to become one of Hollywood's greatest musical stars. His role in the television series Dallas (1981-1991) brought him additional television and film appearances, sold-out European concerts, and a first-time recording career.

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In Search of Jerusalem is a personal testament of everything the outspoken writer, film, television and theatre producer Michael Kustow stands for - in a year in which he also finds himself battling cancer. A defiant cultural activist facing mortal danger, he embark

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The autobiography of one of Hollywood's true greats, which talks candidly about his childhood, his career, his development as an actor, the reality of making the many great films in which he has starred, and about his love for his family.

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An ensemble of sixteen active, contemporary performers working in theatre, television and film - in the UK, Ireland and USA - discuss their craft.

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"Deconstructs Huppert's star persona and public profile through critical and theoretical analysis of her various screen roles"--

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This book provides full production information, plot synopses, review excerpts, and critical commentary for Dean's roles in Fixed Bayonets (1951), Sailor Beware (1951), Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952), East of Eden (1955), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), and Giant (1956).

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People today remember Jayne Mansfield as a famous Hollywood movie star. Through her constant exposure in the press, she gave the public the false impression that she was a major movie star.

This book charts the captivating life and career of Jayne Mansfield.

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This book tells the story of her fascinating career and provides full information for her many performances.

A short biography of Fontaine begins the book and overviews the rivalry between Fontaine and her sister, her disappointing marriages, her illnesses, and her productive and rewarding career as an entertainer.

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Appearing in about 60 films and dozens of stage and radio productions, John Barrymore (1882-1942) was arguably the most idolized performing arts figure of his generation.

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