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Jean Arthur
The Actress Nobody Knew
John Oller
The luminous star of
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Shane
, and other classic films was, as the subtitle aptly puts it, “the actress nobody knew.” Jean Arthur (1900-91) kept her personal life private, disdained the Hollywood publicity machine, and was called “difficult” because of her perfectionism and remoteness from costars on the movie set. John Oller, a lawyer, tracked down kinsfolk and friends never before interviewed to capture the elusive personality of a free spirit best embodied in her favorite role, Peter Pan. Arthur herself might have appreciated his warm, respectful portrait. “...âAnã insightful, painstakingly researched analysis of Arthur's life and career raises the curtain on the complex, conflicted person behind the screen persona...Captures the special shine of a unique star who turned out to be a genuine eccentric.” –
Chicago Tribune
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Globe Pequot / Limelight
Pages: 388 Trim: 6 x 8¾
978-0-87910-278-4 • Paperback • August 2004 •
$18.95
• (£14.95)
978-1-61774-450-1 • eBook • August 2004 •
$18.00
• (£13.95)
Series:
Limelight
Subjects:
Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts
Jean Arthur
The Actress Nobody Knew
Paperback
$18.95
Summary
Summary
The luminous star of
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Shane
, and other classic films was, as the subtitle aptly puts it, “the actress nobody knew.” Jean Arthur (1900-91) kept her personal life private, disdained the Hollywood publicity machine, and was called “difficult” because of her perfectionism and remoteness from costars on the movie set. John Oller, a lawyer, tracked down kinsfolk and friends never before interviewed to capture the elusive personality of a free spirit best embodied in her favorite role, Peter Pan. Arthur herself might have appreciated his warm, respectful portrait. “...âAnã insightful, painstakingly researched analysis of Arthur's life and career raises the curtain on the complex, conflicted person behind the screen persona...Captures the special shine of a unique star who turned out to be a genuine eccentric.” –
Chicago Tribune
Details
Details
Globe Pequot / Limelight
Pages: 388 Trim: 6 x 8¾
978-0-87910-278-4 • Paperback • August 2004 •
$18.95
• (£14.95)
978-1-61774-450-1 • eBook • August 2004 •
$18.00
• (£13.95)
Series:
Limelight
Subjects:
Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts
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