Description
When Carole Lombard was tragically killed in a plane crash on January 16, 1942, she was 33 years old and had been a film actress for almost 20 years, yet her best work probably still lay ahead. She had reached a career high point, earning praise for her talents as a comedienne as well as a dramatic actress.
As well liked as she was on screen, she was equally popular off screen, known for being witty, uninhibited and a great party-giver. Blonde and beautiful, she reigned as the queen of Hollywood when she married Clark Gable, its king.
This book offers a thorough examination of her too-short life and provides information about her 78 films, including cast and credits, synopses, reviews and comments. Photographs from her life and films complete the work.
About the Author
Writer Jerry Vermilye is an actor and lives in New Jersey.
Reviews
"A great primer for readers interested in learning about a classic Hollywood star. ... Writers can sometimes bog down a biography when they talk about films within the narrative of a star's life, but that doesn't happen in this book. The format's splitting makes it an easy and quick read and provides a great watchlist of films to explore."-Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781476662671
Author Jerry Vermilye
Format Paperback
Page Count 185
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 254g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 10mm
