Accustomed to Her Face : Thirty-Five Character Actresses of Golden Age Hollywood
Axel Nissen (Author)
"Drawing on historical documents and newspaper reports, this book provides a fascinating group portrait of a diverse group of character actresses who left their stamp on Hollywood from the early sound era through the 1960s. The lives of 35 actresses are explored in detail. Some are familiar. Others are nearly forgotten"-- Provided by publisher
eBook, English, ©2016
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, Jefferson NC, ©2016
Biographies
1 online resource (289 pages) : illustrations
9781476626062, 1476626065
956277867
Cover; Table of Contents; Introduction ; What a Joy! Jessie Busley (1871-1950) ; Raising Caine: Georgia Caine (1876-1964) ; Mr. and Mrs. Smith: Patricia Collinge (1892-1974) ; The Trophy Wife: Ruth Donnelly (1896-1982) ; Falling into Fame: Maude Eburne (1875-1960). The Show Must Go On: Effie Ellsler (1855-1942) I Remember Edith: Edith Evanson (1896-1980) ; Gone Too Soon: Blanche Friderici (1873-1933) ; Grace Come Lately: Grace George (1874-1961) ; When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: Connie Gilchrist (1895-1985). Minna's Modern Marriage: Minna Gombell (1892-1973) "The World's Oldest Working Actress": Ethel Griffies (1878-1975) ; "Old Frozenface": Sara Haden (1898-1981) ; From Euclid Avenue to the Yellow Brick Road: Margaret Hamilton (1902-85) ; "Ivan the Terrible": Rosalind Ivan (1880-1959). Working Girl: Isabel Jewell (1907-72) Cougar in Evening Dress: Violet Kemble- Cooper (1886-1961) ; Her Wicked Wicked Ways: Doris Lloyd (1891-1968) ; The Old Doll: Helen Lowell (1865-1937) ; Meaner than Margaret: Eily Malyon (1879-1961) ; Bessie's Daughter: Una Merkel (1903-86). Maids and Masseuses: Greta Meyer (1883-1965) The Quest for Dennie: Dennie Moore (1902-78) ; The Oregon Belle: Ona Munson (1903-55) ; Sunset Boulevard: Mary Nash (1884-1976) ; Tragic Second: Barbara O'Neil (1910-80); "The woman you love to hate": Rafaela Ottiano (1888-1942)
Includes index
The Eternal Landlady: Tempe Pigott (1869-1962)