Beautiful: The Life of Hedy Lamarr

by Stephen Michael Shearer

Other authorsRobert Osborne (Foreword)
Hardcover, 2010

Status

Available

Publication

Thomas Dunne Books (2010), Edition: First Edition, 480 pages

Description

Providing probing and detailed coverage of Hedy Lamarr's five marriages, children, various lawsuits, radio roles and shoplifting headlines, Shearer has combined extensive archival research with insightful interview quotes. The result is a fascinating biography that recreates Hollywood's Golden Age of Glamour.

Rating

½ (8 ratings; 3.6)

User reviews

LibraryThing member knahs
Well done bio of screen beauty, Hedy Lamarr. What I liked is that the author did include quotes from Lamarr's children as well as those who knew or worked with her. A good deal of research was done and there were plenty of footnotes. A good listing of Lamarr's work in film, radio, and television
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was provided. The book was easy to read and contained several photographs that I had not previously seen.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

480 p.; 6.5 inches

ISBN

0312550987 / 9780312550981
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