Ann Sheridan was much more than just Hollywood's glamorous and sexy "Oomph Girl." She was also a versatile actress who beguiled movie audiences with her vibrant personality and no-nonsense acting style opposite some of the biggest stars of the time like James Cagney, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, and Errol Flynn. She excelled in multiple genres, including drama, comedy, and musical, with ease and individual style. Several of her movies, like Angels with Dirty Faces, Kings Row, and I Was a Male War Bride endure today as classic films from Hollywood's Golden Age.
In this first-ever full-length biography, Ann Sheridan's colorful life and 34-year career are examined in detail, including her long climb to motion picture stardom, the years as a top box-office draw, her three marriages, and other significant romantic relationships.
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Interest Age: From 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
ca. 35 photos, notes, bibliography, index
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Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
Dicke: 11 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-4766-9418-4 (9781476694184)
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Michael D. Rinella is a high school special education teacher and lives in Marion, New York.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Introduction: More Than Just Oomph
One. Denton's Own "Personality Girl"
Two. The Beauty Contest Winner
Three. Clara Lou, Extra Girl
Four. The Big Paramount Build-Up
Five. In Professional Limbo
Six. Training Ground at Warner Brothers
Seven. Building "Name Value"
Eight. The Newest Sex Symbol, with Plenty of Oomph
Nine. A Star Finally in Alignment
Ten. Hollywood's Mystery Man
Eleven. Return from Exile
Twelve. No Room for George
Thirteen. Waging Battles of Her Own
Fourteen. On Her Own Terms
Fifteen. Freelancing
Sixteen. Uncertain Times
Seventeen. Annie, Get Your Guy!
Eighteen. This Time It's Different
Nineteen. Saying Goodbye
Twenty. Remembering Ann Sheridan
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index