Center door fancy
by Joan Blondell
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Author: Joan BlondellEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 1972
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 312
Publisher: Delacorte Press
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Summary: 5 Stars
Center Door Fancy is the story of Nora Marten, a young girl from a vaudevillian family. Her father Johnny is the hero of the group; he is willing to sacrifice anything for his family's benefit. Her mother Cecilia might not be entirely faithful to her husband, but she never lets her personal interests get in the way of her children's happiness. Nora is optimistic but yearns for the stability that she believes is normal. This is her story, from early childhood through adulthood and three marriages.
Joan Blondell's novel is notorious for being a thinly veiled autobiography. It opens winsomely and seems very much like an idealistic story about growing up. As it progresses, however, it seems that the memories become more vivid and therefore less embellished. Most of the names have been changed, but the true identities are painfully obvious. Blondell is Nora, David is first husband George Barnes, Jim is Dick Powell, Teresa is Marion Davies, Amy is June Allyson, and Jeff is Mike Todd. Knowing their identities makes the reading all the more interesting. Most notably is the split between Blondell and Powell. Anyone who has read Allyson's side of the story will be interested to hear Blondell's which is drastically different. This book will also provide some insight into Blondell's actions which makes her more endearing.
Whether it is read as a work of fiction or as an autobiography, Center Door Fancy is a quick read. It is filled with sentiment, heartbreak, and insight into the world of vaudeville and old Hollywood.
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