Living in the shadow of a famous parent can have powerful effects, from opening professional doors to pressure so great it leads to suicide. This is a rare look into the private lives of the children (and, in a few cases, grandchildren) of the classic Hollywood icons
"This biographical work covers everything from her birth in 1920; through her rise to fame, turbulent love life, fight with mental illness, and triumphant return to Hollywood; to... Læs mere
This book is essentially a filmography interlaced with a complex biographical account of Marilyn Monroe's life and loves throughout her career. A lengthy introduction... Læs mere
"Here is the first extensive, full-length biography and career record on the life and work of Mexican whirlwind Lupe Vaelez (1908-1944).... Læs mere
Olive Thomas was one of Hollywood's first true movie stars. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in 1894, she moved to New York at age sixteen and... Læs mere
A biography which reveals the all too brief career of film star Olive Borden (1906-1947). It shows how Borden's career declined after she severed... Læs mere