Eyman, Scott
Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501191398
- author:
- Eyman, Scott
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise is a captivating biography that delves into the life of Hollywood legend Cary Grant. Born Archibald Leach in 1904, Grant's early years were marked by hardship and loss, including his mother's institutionalization when he was just eleven years old. This experience would have a lasting impact on his ability to form close attachments throughout his life. Grant's remarkable career in film is well-documented, with notable roles in movies such as Gunga Din, Notorious, and North by Northwest. However, behind the scenes, Grant struggled with his past, present, and identity. This biography draws on Grant's own papers, extensive archival research, and interviews with family and friends to create a complex portrait of Hollywood's original leading man. With a nuanced and empathetic approach, this biography sheds new light on Grant's life, revealing the contradictions and complexities that made him both beloved and conflicted.
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