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This revelatory biography shows how both the facts and fictions about John Wayne illuminate his singular life. číst celé

Focusing on the life of Louis B. Mayer, this biography delves into his role as the head of MGM, the most prominent film studio during Hollywood's Golden Age. It explores his influential career, the complexities of his personality, and the impact he had on the film industry. Through detailed research, the book reveals Mayer's significant contributions to cinema and the behind-the-scenes dynamics that shaped Hollywood during a transformative era.

Traces the 40-year friendship between Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart, offering insights into their differences and commonalities while exploring how their friendship shaped such memorable collaborations as The Grapes of Wrath and Twelve Angry Men. --Publisher

A critic for the Palm Beach Post presents the life of one of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers, creator of such classics as To Be or Not To Be and the only director to run a major studio--Paramount.

Film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive, “captivating” (Associated Press) biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, one of the most accomplished—and beloved—actors of his generation, who remains as popular as ever today.Born Archibald Leach in 1904, he came to America as a teenaged acrobat to find fame and fortune, but he was always haunted by his past. His father was a feckless alcoholic, and his mother was committed to an asylum when Archie was eleven years old. He believed her to be dead until he was informed she was alive when he was thirty-one years old. Because of this experience, Grant would have difficulty forming close attachments throughout his life. He married five times and had numerous affairs.Despite a remarkable degree of success, Grant remained deeply conflicted about his past, his present, his basic identity, and even the public that worshipped him in movies such as Gunga Din , Notorious , and North by Northwest.This “estimable and empathetic biography” ( The Washington Post ) draws on Grant’s own papers, extensive archival research, and interviews with family and friends making it a definitive and “complex portrait of Hollywood’s original leading man” ( Entertainment Weekly ).

[A] remarkably absorbing, supremely entertaining joint biography (The New York Times) from bestselling author Scott Eyman about the remarkable friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart, two Hollywood legends who maintained a close relationship that endured all of life's twists and turns. Henry Fonda and James Stewart were two of the biggest stars in Hollywood for forty years, but they became friends when they were unknown. They roomed together as stage actors in New York, and when they began making films in Hollywood, they were roommates again. Between them they made such classic films as The Grapes of Wrath, Mister Roberts, Twelve Angry Men, and On Golden Pond; and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Philadelphia Story, It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, and Rear Window. They got along famously, with a shared interest in elaborate practical jokes and model airplanes, among other things. But their friendship also endured despite their differences: Fonda was a liberal Democrat, Stewart a conservative Republican. Fonda was a ladies' man who was married five times; Stewart remained married to the same woman for forty-five years. Both men volunteered during World War II and were decorated for their service. When Stewart returned home, still unmarried, he once again moved in with Fonda, his wife, and his two children, Jane and Peter, who knew him as Uncle Jimmy. For his breezy, entertaining (Publishers Weekly) Hank and Jim, biographer and film historian Scott Eyman spoke with Fonda's widow and children as well as three of Stewart's children, plus actors and directors who had worked with the men-in addition to doing extensive archival research to get the full details of their time together. This is not just another Hollywood story, but a fascinating ... richly documented biography (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) of an extraordinary friendship that lasted through war, marriages, children, careers, and everything else

Film historian and acclaimed bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, one of the most accomplished actors of his generation. číst celé

From New York Times bestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney.

Focusing on the life of Cecil B. DeMille, this biography explores the journey of the iconic director known for legendary films like The Ten Commandments and King of Kings. It delves into his remarkable career and personal experiences, revealing how his extraordinary life mirrored the epic nature of his cinematic creations. The book provides a comprehensive look at DeMille's influence on the film industry and his legacy as a master storyteller.

The memoir offers a glimpse into the lives of iconic women in cinema through the eyes of Robert Wagner, an acclaimed film and television actor. He shares personal anecdotes and insights from his experiences with these legendary stars, revealing their personalities and the impact they had on his life and career. The narrative is enriched with behind-the-scenes stories, showcasing both the glamour and challenges of Hollywood, making it a captivating read for fans of classic film and celebrity culture.