"SHE ALWAYS KNEW HOW: MAE WEST A PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY" offers an intimate look at the life of the iconic actress and playwright Mae West. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the biography explores her bold personality, groundbreaking career, and enduring impact on entertainment and culture.
A Personal Biography
Ingrid Bergman was one of the biggest and most glamorous stars in Hollywood. She had starred in several now-classic films: Casablanca, Spellbound, Notorious, Gaslight; and her co-stars included such icons as Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant and Gregory Peck. Already a movie star in her native Sweden, Ingrid Bergman became an instant sensation in Hollywood and the number one box-office star in the world. But the most dramatic event in her life took place off the screen when she made a film in Italy and began a passionate affair with her director, Roberto Rossellini. The scandal that followed left her exiled from America, ostracized from Hollywood, vilified by the press and separated from her young daughter. In the words of those who were involved, Chandler describes Bergman's life before, during and after the scandal. Among those Chandler spoke with were Alfred Hitchcock, George Cukor, Cary Grant and Greta Garbo. She also spoke with Roberto Rossellini, their twin daughters, Isabella and Isotta Ingrid, Rossellini's son Renzo, Ingrid's daughter Pia Lindstrom and others who knew Ingrid well. This extraordinary access makes INGRID: A PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY the most perceptive and revealing book ever written about the charismatic Hollywood legend.
Focusing on the life of Bette Davis, this biography delves into her complex personality and illustrious career in Hollywood. The narrative explores her rise to fame, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, and her enduring legacy as a trailblazer for women in film. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the book paints a vivid picture of Davis's fierce independence, her relationships, and her impact on cinema. It offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman who defied conventions and left an indelible mark on the entertainment world.
Delving into the life of a cinematic icon, this biography offers an intimate look at Alfred Hitchcock's journey from his early years in England to his rise as a master filmmaker in Hollywood. It explores his innovative techniques, unique storytelling, and the psychological intricacies of his characters. The narrative is enriched with personal anecdotes, insights from those who knew him, and an examination of his influence on the film industry, revealing the man behind the suspenseful masterpieces that captivated audiences worldwide.
Charlotte Chandler reveals what the real Joan Crawford was like under the glamour and intrigue
A biography of anti-Nazi actress and Hollywood star Marlene Dietrich. The author relies extensively on the star's own words and conversations with those who knew her well
Full of anecdotes and records of Groucho's verbal sparrings with, among others, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Jack Nicholson and George Burns, this text presents an affectionate and authoritative overview of the great man's life and career.
Ingrid Bergmanová byla jednou z největších filmových hvězd zlaté éry Hollywoodu, ale její kariéra se ocitla v ohrožení kvůli mezinárodnímu skandálu. Zahrála si v několika filmových klasikách, jako jsou Casablanca a Podzimní sonáta, po boku slavných herců jako Humphrey Bogart a Cary Grant. Charlotte Chandlerová, autorka této biografie, čerpala z dlouhých rozhovorů s Ingrid, čímž přináší unikátní pohled na její život. Ingrid, která byla hvězdou již ve Švédsku, se díky producentovi Davidu Selznickovi stala senzací v Hollywoodu, kde její jméno zaručovalo úspěch. Největší drama však prožila mimo plátno, když během natáčení filmu Stromboli navázala vztah s režisérem Robertem Rossellinim. Skandál, který následoval, ji donutil žít v Itálii po dobu sedmi let, zatímco Hollywood ji zavrhl a tisk ji zneuctil. Chandlerová zachycuje vzpomínky těch, kteří Ingrid znali, včetně Alfreda Hitchcocka a Caryho Granta, a nabízí tak fascinující pohled na život této složité ženy před, během a po skandálu. Tento autentický přístup činí z knihy nejpoutavější životopis o této hollywoodské legendě.
Alfred Hitchcock britský a americký filmový režisér a producent, mistr thrillerů a kriminálních příběhů, patří mezi absolutní špičku nejznámějších osobností světového filmu. Za svou kariéru režíroval více než 60 filmů. Autorka čerpá ve své biografii z důvěrných rozhovorů s Hitchcockem samým, jeho ženou Almou a dcerou Pat, které vedla po několik let, jakož i s plejádou filmových osobností, které s Hitchcockem měly možnost spolupracovat.
