Jean Arthur by John Oller
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. . An 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. - Chicago TribuneJohn Oller is a retired white-shoe Wall Street lawyer who worked for Willkie Farr & Gallagher, one of New York City's most venerable legal firms, for thirty years as an associate and then a partner. His publications include The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution and American Queen: The Rise and Fall of Kate Chase Sprague--Civil War Beauty of the North and Gilded Age Woman of Scandal. He is a Manhattan resident.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780879102784 |
| ISBN 10 | 0879102780 |
| Title | Jean Arthur |
| Author | John Oller |
| Series | Limelight |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Limelight Editions |
| Year published | 2004-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 388 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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