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Haywire
By Brooke Hayward. 1977
Harold: the boy who became Mark Twain
By Hal Holbrook. 2011
Actor Holbrook (born 1925) recalls the first thirty-four years of his life, covering abandonment by his parents, the death of…
his custodial grandfather, and his World War II service. Discusses his marriage to Canadian actress Ruby Johnston and his start in show business, including his portrayal of Mark Twain. 2011.Heartbreaker: A Memoir Of Judy Garland
By John Meyer. 1987
As Judy Garland's lover, secretary, business manager and friend, John Meyer saw it all: the reality of domestic life with…
Judy, the pills, the parties, the suicide attempts, the fan mail and the glorious moments. Despite the bitterness of their parting and the shock of her death, Meyer writes with wit and humour. Through it all shines the infuriating, irresistible and charismatic spirit of 'The Legend' herself. 1987.Front page marriage: Helen Hayes And Charles Macarthur
By Jhan Robbins. 1982
Grace of Monaco: an interpretive biography
By Steven Englund. 1984
Get happy: the life of Judy Garland
By Gerald Clarke. 2000
Examines the life of performer Judy Garland, tracing her family roots, marriages, lovers, and children until her death at age…
forty-seven. Describes various people who influenced the star including her mother, who gave Judy amphetamines at age four, and the unsavoury Hollywood characters of her later years. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.Getting the pretty back: friendship, family, and finding the perfect lipstick
By Molly Ringwald. 2010
Fred Astaire (Icons of America)
By Joseph Epstein. 2008
Describes Astaire's early life in turn-of-the-century Nebraska and first career steps as a sidekick to sister Adele in New York…
vaudeville. RKO's studio head, David O. Selznick, gave him his first Hollywood break, where he ended up starring in movies dancing opposite Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, and Audrey Hepburn. Celebrates Astaire's unique sense of style and his earnest and dedicated spirit. 2008.Dark at the roots (Southern voices audio)
By Sarah Thyre. 2009
Best known for her role on the Comedy Central show "Strangers with Candy," Sarah Thyre is an accomplished actress and…
writer. In this snappy memoir about growing up poor in the Deep South, Thyre relays vivid memories of her wacky parents, losing her virginity, and being infamously called "the family liar." 2009.Enter whining
By Fran Drescher. 1996
Nasal-voiced comedic actress describes her life and career. Born in Flushing, New York, Drescher is married to Peter Jacobson, whom…
she met in high school. Movies such as Saturday Night Fever and Cadillac Man led to her starring role in the television sitcom The Nanny. Some strong language. c1996.Elizabeth Taylor, the last star: The Last Star
By Kitty Kelley. 1981
Depicts the well-published life of the beautiful actress from her days as a ten-year-old MGM protege, through lovers and husbands,…
to her recent stage debut on Broadway and her role as a Senator's wife. Kelley portrays Taylor's glamour and singular lifestyle as a woman who is both exploiter and exploited in love. Some strong language. Bestseller 1981.Elsa Lanchester, herself
By Elsa Lanchester. 1983
Autobiography of the actress best known for her role as Frankenstein's bride. Born to socialist parents, she became involved in…
dance and acting early, making friends with a variety of talented people. Her marriage to Charles Laughton, a homosexual, was not easy, but their remarkable relationship brought them many rewards. 1983.Elizabeth: the life of Elizabeth Taylor
By Alexander Walker. 1990
D.W. Griffith: an American life
By Richard Schickel. 1996
A portrait of the legendary silent film director, whose pioneering efforts set the stage for the modern movie industry. Traces…
his childhood on a poor Southern farm, his 1908 entry into films, his meteoric rise to the top of his profession, and his failures and disappointments later in life. 1996.This book features never-before-seen photos and interviews of the Duke. The legendary icon is made real through vivid anecdotes and…
observations from the insiders who worked, gambled, drank, and fought with the outsized personality that was John Wayne. 2009.Duke: the life and image of John Wayne
By Ronald L Davis. 1998
Biography of movie star John Wayne, who began his Hollywood career as a summer prop mover for actor Tom Mix…
at Fox Studios. Wayne was befriended by director John Ford and soon realized that a career as an actor was more interesting than that of the lawyer he had left home to become. After ten years of hard work, Wayne was a popular screen personality. 1998.Dirty jokes and beer: stories of the unrefined
By Drew Carey. 1997
Drew Carey writes about beginning his career as a stand-up comic in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and later starring…
in The Drew Carey Show. Topics include the problems with censors and what costar Mimi is really like. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. c1997.Duke, a love story: an intimate memoir of John Wayne's last years
By Pat Stacy, Beverly Linet. 1983
Frank, bittersweet account of the author's love affair with John Wayne. Stacy went to work as Wayne's personal secretary seven…
years prior to his death, and the relationship eventually deepened. She offers a modest, endearing peek inside the life of a legend during his final years. 1983.Duke: the life and times of John Wayne
By Donald Shepherd, Dave Grayson, Robert F Slatzer. 1986
John Wayne started his career as a bit player in "B" movies. He went on to become one of the…
undisputed stars of Hollywood, despite his many contradictions. He needed the security of a family and adored children but failed three times at marriage. He drank heavily and enjoyed womanising but he did not let it interfere with his work. The lasting impression was of a gentle, honest and outspoken man. 1986.Drama: an actor's education
By John Lithgow. 2011
Autobiography of award-winning TV, stage, and big-screen star John Lithgow (born 1945). Traces the influence of Lithgow’s father, who was…
an actor and director himself. Recalls Lithgow’s student days at Harvard and in England, his start in movies, and his life in New York City. Some strong language. 2011.