Description: Jean Simmons by Michelangelo Capua Despite the accomplishments and accolades, radiant beauty, and stunning versatility, Jean Simmons is considered by many to be an underrated artist. This, the first full-length biography of Simmons, fills a gap in film and performing arts studies, and includes extensive notes and photographs. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Arriving in Hollywood in 1950 to launch her American film career, Jean Simmons (1929-2010) had already appeared in 18 British films and was best known for her portrayal of Ophelia in Laurence Oliviers Hamlet. She soon became a favorite female face working with some of filmmakings greats and acted opposite many Hollywood A-listers. Two of her most popular films—Guys and Dolls (1955) and Spartacus (1960)—were international box-office hits, and in her seven decades-long career she collected numerous awards and honors including a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and two Oscar nominations as Best Actress.Despite the accomplishments and accolades, radiant beauty, and stunning versatility, Simmons is considered by many to be an underrated artist, too often handed more comfortable leading female roles than those that couldve elevated her to the level of super stardom experienced by some of her peers.This, the first full-length biography of Simmons, fills a gap in film and performing arts studies, and includes extensive notes and photographs. Author Biography Michelangelo Capua is the author of several McFarland biographies of Hollywood film stars. He lives in London. Table of Contents Introduction 1. A Cockney Kid from Cricklewood 2. Estella 3. Ophelia 4. Road to Stardom 5. Granger 6. A Gilded Cage 7. Howard Hughes and RKO 8. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 9. Marlon10. What a Doll!11. Wises Choices12. Ups and Downs and Ups13. Richard Brooks14. A Tough Comeback15. The Heidi Game16. A Little Night of Music17. TV, Flirts and Booze18. Greater ExpectationsFilmography and Career RecordChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Details ISBN1476682240 Author Michelangelo Capua Short Title Jean Simmons Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1476682240 ISBN-13 9781476682242 Format Paperback Subtitle Her Life and Career Country of Publication United States Pages 277 Place of Publication Jefferson, NC AU Release Date 2022-06-13 NZ Release Date 2022-06-13 UK Release Date 2022-06-13 Illustrations 59 photos, filmography Publication Date 2022-07-30 DEWEY 791.43028092 Audience General US Release Date 2022-07-30 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Audience Age 18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136188366;
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