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. ...âAn¦ 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. ä -Chicago Tribune-
| ISBN: | 9780879102784 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2004 |
| Author: | John Oller |
| Publisher: | Limelight an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 358 pages |
| Series: | Limelight |
| Genres: |
Biography: arts and entertainment |
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 features in the following genres: Biography: arts and entertainment
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Jean Arthur was written by John Oller and published by Limelight an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Jean Arthur has 358 pages
Yes it is part of Limelight series
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