Author: Robert Wagner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143107984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Film and television actor and New York Times bestselling author Robert Wagner’s memoir of the great women movie stars he has known. In a career that has spanned more than sixty years Robert Wagner has witnessed the twilight of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the rise of television, becoming a beloved star in both media. During that time he became acquainted, both professionally and socially, with the remarkable women who were the greatest screen personalities of their day. I Loved Her in the Movies is his intimate and revealing account of the charisma of these women on film, why they became stars, and how their specific emotional and dramatic chemistries affected the choices they made as actresses as well as the choices they made as women. Among Wagner’s subjects are Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Swanson, Norma Shearer, Loretta Young, Joan Blondell, Irene Dunne, Rosalind Russell, Dorothy Lamour, Debra Paget, Jean Peters, Linda Darnell, Betty Hutton, Raquel Welch, Glenn Close, and the two actresses whom he ultimately married, Natalie Wood and Jill St. John. In addition to offering perceptive commentary on these women, Wagner also examines topics such as the strange alchemy of the camera—how it can transform the attractive into the stunning, and vice versa—and how the introduction of color brought a new erotic charge to movies, one that enabled these actresses to become aggressively sexual beings in a way that that black and white films had only hinted at. Like Wagner’s two previous bestsellers, I Loved Her in the Movies is a privileged look behind the scenes at some of the most well-known women in show business as well as an insightful look at the sexual and romantic attraction that created their magic.
I Loved Her in the Movies
Author: Robert Wagner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143107984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Film and television actor and New York Times bestselling author Robert Wagner’s memoir of the great women movie stars he has known. In a career that has spanned more than sixty years Robert Wagner has witnessed the twilight of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the rise of television, becoming a beloved star in both media. During that time he became acquainted, both professionally and socially, with the remarkable women who were the greatest screen personalities of their day. I Loved Her in the Movies is his intimate and revealing account of the charisma of these women on film, why they became stars, and how their specific emotional and dramatic chemistries affected the choices they made as actresses as well as the choices they made as women. Among Wagner’s subjects are Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Swanson, Norma Shearer, Loretta Young, Joan Blondell, Irene Dunne, Rosalind Russell, Dorothy Lamour, Debra Paget, Jean Peters, Linda Darnell, Betty Hutton, Raquel Welch, Glenn Close, and the two actresses whom he ultimately married, Natalie Wood and Jill St. John. In addition to offering perceptive commentary on these women, Wagner also examines topics such as the strange alchemy of the camera—how it can transform the attractive into the stunning, and vice versa—and how the introduction of color brought a new erotic charge to movies, one that enabled these actresses to become aggressively sexual beings in a way that that black and white films had only hinted at. Like Wagner’s two previous bestsellers, I Loved Her in the Movies is a privileged look behind the scenes at some of the most well-known women in show business as well as an insightful look at the sexual and romantic attraction that created their magic.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143107984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Film and television actor and New York Times bestselling author Robert Wagner’s memoir of the great women movie stars he has known. In a career that has spanned more than sixty years Robert Wagner has witnessed the twilight of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the rise of television, becoming a beloved star in both media. During that time he became acquainted, both professionally and socially, with the remarkable women who were the greatest screen personalities of their day. I Loved Her in the Movies is his intimate and revealing account of the charisma of these women on film, why they became stars, and how their specific emotional and dramatic chemistries affected the choices they made as actresses as well as the choices they made as women. Among Wagner’s subjects are Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Swanson, Norma Shearer, Loretta Young, Joan Blondell, Irene Dunne, Rosalind Russell, Dorothy Lamour, Debra Paget, Jean Peters, Linda Darnell, Betty Hutton, Raquel Welch, Glenn Close, and the two actresses whom he ultimately married, Natalie Wood and Jill St. John. In addition to offering perceptive commentary on these women, Wagner also examines topics such as the strange alchemy of the camera—how it can transform the attractive into the stunning, and vice versa—and how the introduction of color brought a new erotic charge to movies, one that enabled these actresses to become aggressively sexual beings in a way that that black and white films had only hinted at. Like Wagner’s two previous bestsellers, I Loved Her in the Movies is a privileged look behind the scenes at some of the most well-known women in show business as well as an insightful look at the sexual and romantic attraction that created their magic.
I Loved Her in the Movies
Author: Robert Wagner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525429115
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
"In a career that has spanned more than sixty years, Robert Wagner has witnessed the twilight of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the rise of television ... During that time he became acquainted, both professionally and socially, with the remarkable women who were the greatest screen personalities of their day. [This memoir] is his ... account of the charisma of these women on film, why they became stars, and how their specific emotional and dramatic chemistries affected the choices they made as actresses as well as the choices they made as women"--
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525429115
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
"In a career that has spanned more than sixty years, Robert Wagner has witnessed the twilight of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the rise of television ... During that time he became acquainted, both professionally and socially, with the remarkable women who were the greatest screen personalities of their day. [This memoir] is his ... account of the charisma of these women on film, why they became stars, and how their specific emotional and dramatic chemistries affected the choices they made as actresses as well as the choices they made as women"--
Everybody Does Business
Author: Harry Brooks
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483675254
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
Harry was born and raised in Philadelphia. He always had a penchant for writing, and during his business career, he was a frequent contributor to both trade and financial publications. After retiring from his business in 1989, he wrote his first novel. Since then, he has written five other novels and one unproduced screenplay. He presently writes for a local monthly publication. Harry and his wife live in suburban Philadelphia. Praise for Harry Brooks Novel A Family Secret Im always fascinated at the way a book translates into a film, but the more I get into this one, the more it becomes a living thing. Things begin to play on multiple levels, characters take on different depth and dimension, and scenes create and recreate themselves Yabo Yabionsky Screenwriter/Director Hollywood, California You cannot be neutral about the characters in Harry Brooks novels. You love them, hate them, wish them away, or want more of them. Having worked with many novelists over the past fifteen years, I can honestly say Harry Brooks has his own style. He is a very good writer. Jay Berger Circulation Management Associates Springfield, Massachusetts
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483675254
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
Harry was born and raised in Philadelphia. He always had a penchant for writing, and during his business career, he was a frequent contributor to both trade and financial publications. After retiring from his business in 1989, he wrote his first novel. Since then, he has written five other novels and one unproduced screenplay. He presently writes for a local monthly publication. Harry and his wife live in suburban Philadelphia. Praise for Harry Brooks Novel A Family Secret Im always fascinated at the way a book translates into a film, but the more I get into this one, the more it becomes a living thing. Things begin to play on multiple levels, characters take on different depth and dimension, and scenes create and recreate themselves Yabo Yabionsky Screenwriter/Director Hollywood, California You cannot be neutral about the characters in Harry Brooks novels. You love them, hate them, wish them away, or want more of them. Having worked with many novelists over the past fifteen years, I can honestly say Harry Brooks has his own style. He is a very good writer. Jay Berger Circulation Management Associates Springfield, Massachusetts
Spinning
Author: Lou Aronica
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504096371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
A carefree man takes on an unexpected commitment, in this book by a USA Today–bestselling author of “deeply emotional, totally romantic novels” (Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Kiss an Angel). Dylan Hunter has it made. At twenty-nine, he has great friends, a fantastic job, all the women he can handle, and no commitments. A public relations executive, Dylan has dashed up the ladder of success by mastering the art of the spin—bending the truth to his and his clients’ needs. So why does he feel restless, unsatisfied, dreaming of something more? Then a former lover steps back into his life with a three-year-old girl named Spring—no, she’s not his—and Dylan suddenly finds himself in a situation he can’t talk himself out of. When Dylan unexpectedly becomes the child’s sole guardian, he starts to feel like a circus performer keeping all his spinning plates from crashing to the ground. In what seems like the blink of an eye, Dylan Hunter’s life has changed completely—whether he’s ready for it or not . . . “Humor that sparkles, and characters that stir up a wealth of emotions.” —Long and Short Reviews “A talented writer.” —Crystal Book Reviews on Flash and Dazzle
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504096371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
A carefree man takes on an unexpected commitment, in this book by a USA Today–bestselling author of “deeply emotional, totally romantic novels” (Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Kiss an Angel). Dylan Hunter has it made. At twenty-nine, he has great friends, a fantastic job, all the women he can handle, and no commitments. A public relations executive, Dylan has dashed up the ladder of success by mastering the art of the spin—bending the truth to his and his clients’ needs. So why does he feel restless, unsatisfied, dreaming of something more? Then a former lover steps back into his life with a three-year-old girl named Spring—no, she’s not his—and Dylan suddenly finds himself in a situation he can’t talk himself out of. When Dylan unexpectedly becomes the child’s sole guardian, he starts to feel like a circus performer keeping all his spinning plates from crashing to the ground. In what seems like the blink of an eye, Dylan Hunter’s life has changed completely—whether he’s ready for it or not . . . “Humor that sparkles, and characters that stir up a wealth of emotions.” —Long and Short Reviews “A talented writer.” —Crystal Book Reviews on Flash and Dazzle
Memoirs of Love
Author: Aaron Charpentier
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438954522
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Western societies are beset by what some call stress, others name "angst". The pace of life, the rapidity of change, the lack of time to rest, relax and find inner peace have most of us ill at ease with ourselves. Common symptoms are tension, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, psychosomatic illness, all topped off by an over riding lack of purpose. The authors address all of the most common psychological problems in down to earth language. They encourage the reader to self diagnose not only the symptoms causing discomfort, but to dig up the underlying causes of psychological distress. Included in this brief and concise book are chapters covering specific disorders, diagnosis, who can offer help and a long list of simple, universally available self help aids to better mental health.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438954522
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Western societies are beset by what some call stress, others name "angst". The pace of life, the rapidity of change, the lack of time to rest, relax and find inner peace have most of us ill at ease with ourselves. Common symptoms are tension, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, psychosomatic illness, all topped off by an over riding lack of purpose. The authors address all of the most common psychological problems in down to earth language. They encourage the reader to self diagnose not only the symptoms causing discomfort, but to dig up the underlying causes of psychological distress. Included in this brief and concise book are chapters covering specific disorders, diagnosis, who can offer help and a long list of simple, universally available self help aids to better mental health.
Libra
Author: Darla Rogers
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524699365
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Leigh Devonshire, a private investigator hailing from Texas, finds herself entangled in a web of lies, murder, and love when premonitions of the death of a famed celebrity, Cinara Knight, lead her to Los Angeles. With a never-ending list of suspects and growing affection for an acclaimed actress, can she manage to solve the case before her visions come true?
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524699365
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Leigh Devonshire, a private investigator hailing from Texas, finds herself entangled in a web of lies, murder, and love when premonitions of the death of a famed celebrity, Cinara Knight, lead her to Los Angeles. With a never-ending list of suspects and growing affection for an acclaimed actress, can she manage to solve the case before her visions come true?
Father Was A Caveman
Author: June Harman Betts
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452029873
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in rural and small town America during the roaring twenties? Or experience the great depression of the thirties? Or actually hear Franklin Roosevelt’s voice announce America’s entry into World War II? This book takes you on a journey to those times as seen through the eyes of Burrel Harman and his young family. Taking place in Newark, Ohio, Seneca and Smokehole Caverns and Petersburg, WV, The Cave Dwellers tells the story of the family’s adventures as Burrel fulfills his and his family’s dream to open to the public the unexplored cavern his grandfather had discovered on the family farm. When Burrel became the cavern’s first manager, his children, whether playing within the cavern’s stone walls, waking to the sight and sound of a carrousel in their yard, soaring over the 1000 feet peaks of Seneca Rocks in the open cockpit of a barnstormer’s airplane, or watching country music performances from their own front porch, life seemed enchanted. Then the lure of an unexplored cave took him to Smokehole Caverns where he worked with other fearless spelunkers to transform it from its primitive state to an underground wonderland, and to stay on as its first manager. After moving to nearby Petersburg, the family quickly adjusted to being “townies.” Then, unknown forces began to work behind the scenes to destroy life as they had known it. While they faced tragedies, loss of loved ones, and a bushwhacker’s bullet, nothing had prepared them for what happened next. As Burrel struggled from the depth of his despair to restore order to their family, and the children yearned for what they had lost, a stranger appeared and helped bring the magic back into their lives.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452029873
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in rural and small town America during the roaring twenties? Or experience the great depression of the thirties? Or actually hear Franklin Roosevelt’s voice announce America’s entry into World War II? This book takes you on a journey to those times as seen through the eyes of Burrel Harman and his young family. Taking place in Newark, Ohio, Seneca and Smokehole Caverns and Petersburg, WV, The Cave Dwellers tells the story of the family’s adventures as Burrel fulfills his and his family’s dream to open to the public the unexplored cavern his grandfather had discovered on the family farm. When Burrel became the cavern’s first manager, his children, whether playing within the cavern’s stone walls, waking to the sight and sound of a carrousel in their yard, soaring over the 1000 feet peaks of Seneca Rocks in the open cockpit of a barnstormer’s airplane, or watching country music performances from their own front porch, life seemed enchanted. Then the lure of an unexplored cave took him to Smokehole Caverns where he worked with other fearless spelunkers to transform it from its primitive state to an underground wonderland, and to stay on as its first manager. After moving to nearby Petersburg, the family quickly adjusted to being “townies.” Then, unknown forces began to work behind the scenes to destroy life as they had known it. While they faced tragedies, loss of loved ones, and a bushwhacker’s bullet, nothing had prepared them for what happened next. As Burrel struggled from the depth of his despair to restore order to their family, and the children yearned for what they had lost, a stranger appeared and helped bring the magic back into their lives.
The Movie Star Attraction
Author: Mohana Shiva
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 9384381950
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
"Ramira Nair is the leading superstar actress of the Hindi film industry. Extraordinarily beautiful, super rich, with loads of talent and a Midas touch at the box office, makes her life truly envy-worthy for everyone. In short she has it all, well almost, except true love that is. After two failed affairs of the heart in her past, Ramira has lost all her trust in men. She is afraid that she may never find the kind of love that her parents have shared since forever. Enter Viraj Kulkarni, a successful corporate lawyer who is smart, handsome and equally rich. He has nourished a secret crush on Ramira for years. They meet at a mutual friend’s birthday party and sparks fly between them. They start with a slow (on his part) and cautious (on her part) courtship. Can a kind and understanding guy like Viraj really make Ramira see him for the trustworthy guy that he is? Can Ramira help Viraj face his own past and heal him? Will Ramira fall prey to the schemes of those who seek her downfall? Or will she rise like a phoenix, overcoming all obstacles including her own fears, and finally find true love with a wonderful, kind, loving man like Viraj? Though Ramira maybe a superstar, her story will resonate within every woman who has loved and lost, after all Ramira too is just a simple woman standing in front of a man asking him to love her."
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 9384381950
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
"Ramira Nair is the leading superstar actress of the Hindi film industry. Extraordinarily beautiful, super rich, with loads of talent and a Midas touch at the box office, makes her life truly envy-worthy for everyone. In short she has it all, well almost, except true love that is. After two failed affairs of the heart in her past, Ramira has lost all her trust in men. She is afraid that she may never find the kind of love that her parents have shared since forever. Enter Viraj Kulkarni, a successful corporate lawyer who is smart, handsome and equally rich. He has nourished a secret crush on Ramira for years. They meet at a mutual friend’s birthday party and sparks fly between them. They start with a slow (on his part) and cautious (on her part) courtship. Can a kind and understanding guy like Viraj really make Ramira see him for the trustworthy guy that he is? Can Ramira help Viraj face his own past and heal him? Will Ramira fall prey to the schemes of those who seek her downfall? Or will she rise like a phoenix, overcoming all obstacles including her own fears, and finally find true love with a wonderful, kind, loving man like Viraj? Though Ramira maybe a superstar, her story will resonate within every woman who has loved and lost, after all Ramira too is just a simple woman standing in front of a man asking him to love her."
The Queen of Technicolor
Author: Tom Zimmerman
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813182581
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 579
Book Description
Best known for her appearances in the six Technicolor "Neverland" movies, Maria Montez is a film icon. Growing up as one of ten children in the Dominican Republic, her rise as a film star in the United States seemed unlikely. In 1939, Montez set off on her own to New York City to fulfill her aspirations of movie stardom. Despite having no substantial acting experience, Montez managed to sign with major agent Louis Schurr who helped her secure a contract with Universal Studios before she moved out to Hollywood. Following her arrival in Los Angeles, Montez began cultivating the larger-than-life persona for which she is known. Her beauty, personality, and series of publicity antics, including dramatic restaurant entrances, endeared her to the press. She even created her own fan club—The Montez for Stardom Club. Her ambitious self-promotion bolstered the success she found with her first big lead in Arabian Nights, released in 1943. From then on, the studio referred to her as "The Queen of Technicolor." Author Tom Zimmerman puts Montez's life in historical context, including her role as a cultural icon and a living representation of the United States' Good Neighbor Policy with Latin American countries. With her thick Dominican accent, Montez struggled to make herself intelligible to an American audience. However, unlike some of her Latin contemporaries, she did not present a caricature of her culture or use her accent for comedic purposes, giving her credibility with a Latin American audience. Zimmerman skillfully recounts the story of Montez's fiery ambition and her ascent to Hollywood fame, giving her the opportunity to live on in public memory.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813182581
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 579
Book Description
Best known for her appearances in the six Technicolor "Neverland" movies, Maria Montez is a film icon. Growing up as one of ten children in the Dominican Republic, her rise as a film star in the United States seemed unlikely. In 1939, Montez set off on her own to New York City to fulfill her aspirations of movie stardom. Despite having no substantial acting experience, Montez managed to sign with major agent Louis Schurr who helped her secure a contract with Universal Studios before she moved out to Hollywood. Following her arrival in Los Angeles, Montez began cultivating the larger-than-life persona for which she is known. Her beauty, personality, and series of publicity antics, including dramatic restaurant entrances, endeared her to the press. She even created her own fan club—The Montez for Stardom Club. Her ambitious self-promotion bolstered the success she found with her first big lead in Arabian Nights, released in 1943. From then on, the studio referred to her as "The Queen of Technicolor." Author Tom Zimmerman puts Montez's life in historical context, including her role as a cultural icon and a living representation of the United States' Good Neighbor Policy with Latin American countries. With her thick Dominican accent, Montez struggled to make herself intelligible to an American audience. However, unlike some of her Latin contemporaries, she did not present a caricature of her culture or use her accent for comedic purposes, giving her credibility with a Latin American audience. Zimmerman skillfully recounts the story of Montez's fiery ambition and her ascent to Hollywood fame, giving her the opportunity to live on in public memory.
The Reincarnation Blues Club
Author: Richard L. Cohen
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462018041
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Many of us wonder what will happen when we die. For blues lovers, what happens is a trip to THE REINCARNATION BLUES CLUB, a musical way station on the road to their next life. But where will that life take them? Will it be forward in time, or perhaps somewhere in the past? Will it be on Earth, or on another planet? Will they remember their past life and their love for the blues or will that be lost? Follow the exciting adventures of this reincarnation blues train as it meanders through the ups and downs of the blues world.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462018041
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Many of us wonder what will happen when we die. For blues lovers, what happens is a trip to THE REINCARNATION BLUES CLUB, a musical way station on the road to their next life. But where will that life take them? Will it be forward in time, or perhaps somewhere in the past? Will it be on Earth, or on another planet? Will they remember their past life and their love for the blues or will that be lost? Follow the exciting adventures of this reincarnation blues train as it meanders through the ups and downs of the blues world.