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Harris, Warren G. Mann, William J. Marx, Harpo Scovell, Jane Stevens, Dana Wood, LanaMarx, Harpo
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bookroom 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.43 MARMann, William J.
Summary: "Based on new and revelatory material from Brando's own private archives, an award-winning film biographer presents a deeply-textured, ambitious, and definitive portrait of the greatest movie actor of the twentieth century, the elusive Marlon Brando, bringing his extraordinarily complex life into view as never before." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BRANDO, MARLON MANMann, William J.
Summary: The first major Katharine Hepburn biography independent of her control reveals the smart, complicated, and sophisticated woman behind the image. Onscreen she played society girls, Spencer Tracy's sidekick, lionesses in winter. But the best character Katharine Hepburn ever created was Katharine Hepburn: a Connecticut Yankee, outspoken and elegant, she wore pants whatever the occasion and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: H. Holt 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HEPBURN, KATE MANWood, Lana
Summary: In this true crime memoir, Lana Wood offers a no-holds-barred account of the life and death of her sister, Natalie Wood, including exclusive new information from people directly involved in the investigation. Clearing up the myths and misconceptions behind her sister's death, the legendary Hollywood actress reveals the secrets she's been holding onto for decades, and in doing so, sets the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.1 WOOSummary: "A mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heart-breaking renditions of American folk songs. Stunningly lensed in color and b/w by Seamus McGarvey, the film explores the actor's enigmatic outlook on his life, his unexploited talents as a musician, and includes candid scenes with David Lynch, Wim...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: "From the noted Hollywood biographer and author of The Contender comes this celebration of the great American love story--the romance between Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart--capturing its complexity, contradictions, and challenges as never before"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.43 MANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 MANSummary: Few film stars are genuinely loved by their audiences, but back in the days of the silent movie, a comedy duo enjoyed that from the very beginning. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, brought laughter to millions through the 20th Century.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cobra Entertainment 2005
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Stevens, Dana
Summary: "As one of the most famous faces of silent cinema, Buster Keaton was and continues to be revered for his stoic expressions, clever visual gags, and acrobatic physicality in classics such as Sherlock Jr., The General, and The Cameraman. In this spirited biography, every aspect of Buster Keaton's astonishing life is explored, from his humble beginnings in vaudeville with his parents to his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KEAHarris, Warren G.
Summary: A portrait of the legendary movie star describes Gable's youth, his rise to success during the golden age of Hollywood, his relationship with Joan Crawford, his great love for Carole Lombard, and other aspects of his colorful life and career.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GABLE, CLARK HARScovell, Jane
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 1998