(Reviewed from my 1984 hardcover edition.). The multitude of photos presented are amazing including some rare candid and behind the scenes shots. Gloria Swanson was not only a significant actress, starting with silent films, but also an individual who worked to aid potential scientist refugees fleeing. In a "normal" year she would have probably won the Academy Award but had to settle with the Golden Globe and the National Board of Review citation. She was an actress and producer, highly acclaimed for her stylish fashion statements. who reigned supreme during the silent film era. (but a wonderful experience if you get to see the restored version) is fully discussed by the author.Īnd of course there is the highlight of her limited post-silent films: the Billy Wilder masterpiece 'Sunset Boulevard' where she was Oscar nominated as Best Actress for her extraordinary performance as Norma Desmond. Gloria Swanson was one of the most prominent stars in the U.S. Kennedy production 'Queen Kelly' (1928) which was never fully completed or released in the U.S. The controversial, extravagant Erich von Stroheim/Joseph P. DeMille, Sam Wood and Allan Dwan to produce some of the classic films of the silent era, to her last film in 1974. Through the 1920s, Miss Swanson was Hollywoods top box-office.
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A movie legend, surviving the rigours of a superstar's life, who made and lost fortunes, and worked with some of the greatest names in Hollywood.Įvery film she appeared in, along with synopses, casts, credits, program notes and hundreds of finely presented photos: from her early silent films beginning in 1915 with Essanay, then moving to Sennett/Keystone, through her super stardom period (from 1919) with Paramount collaborating with Cecil B. The actress entered the hospital two weeks ago after suffering what friends said was a mild heart attack.
Gloria Swanson was ALL the glamour of Hollywood's golden years wrapped up in one person.
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Every film she appeared in, along with synopses, casts, credits, program notes and hundreds of finely presented photos: from her early silent films beginning in 1915 with Essanay, th One of the best in the long series of actor career books published by Citadel Press. A movie legend, surviving the rigours of a superstar's life, who made and lost fortunes, and worked with some of the greatest names in Hollywood.
One of the best in the long series of actor career books published by Citadel Press.
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