McGilligan, Patrick

Glenn Ford: A Life

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ISBN 13:: 9780299281540
author:: McGilligan, Patrick
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The University of Wisconsin Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 358
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15 x 2.8 cm
Genre:: Individual actors & performers
Condition:: New
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Glenn Ford: A Life is a biography that delves into the life of the renowned actor, exploring his move from Canada to California, his early discovery of theater, and his long and successful career in diverse media. The book chronicles Ford's career in film, television, and radio, showcasing his versatility in playing major roles in dramas, noir, westerns, and romances. Through exclusive interviews with family, friends, and professional associates, as well as rare candid photos from the Ford family collection, this biography offers an intimate view of Ford's private and public life. It reveals the truth about his relentless infidelities and long, slow fade-out, while also celebrating his talent-driven career. This biography provides an authentic Hollywood story, one that is not afraid to reveal the truth about the life of a star who was both accessible and charming on screen, yet retreated to a deeply private world behind closed doors.

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