Golden Images: 41 Essays on Silent Film Stars
by Eve Golden
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Author: Eve GoldenForeword: Bob King
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001
ISBN: 0786408340
Number of pages: 239
Publisher: McFarland & Company
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I enjoyed this book immensely. I had been aware of some of the actors, but learned some new things about them. There were some that I had not known about and was glad to round out my knowledge about the days of silent pictures. Ms. Golden chose a wonderful variety of people to write about, from the very famous to some that did not last very long.
I love reading about the movies and stars of the "old" days - they had imagination and courage in a brand new industry and everything they did was done for the first time. They did not have the technology of today and, therefore, had to figure out how to do everything that we take for granted today.
I ordered Platinum Girl (bio of Jean Harlow) by Eve Golden - I received it yesterday and am looking forward to curling up and devouring it.
Anyone who is interested in the history of movies should add Golden Images to his/her collection.
Summary of Golden Images: 41 Essays on Silent Film Stars
This work contains 41 engaging essays on players of the silent screen, from superstars like Rudolph Valentino and Clara Bow to fascinating figures like Clarine Seymour and Arthur Johnson. These stories range from the tragic (early deaths, drug problems, talkie-related career failures) to the triumphant (a surprising number of silent stars enjoyed long, happy lives). Many of these personalities have never before been covered in depth, and their careers highlight the entire silent era, from its beginnings in the 1890s to its demise in the late 1920s. These essays, earlier versions of which were published in Classic Images, have been completely reedited and rewritten, reflecting information later made available to the author.Performing Arts Books
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