Capua, Michelangelo
Jean Simmons: Her Life and Career
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476682242
- author:
- Capua, Michelangelo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland and Company, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 297
- Dimensions:
- 25.2 x 17.5 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Discover the life and career of Hollywood legend Jean Simmons in this comprehensive biography.
A leading lady of stage and screen, Simmons began her American film career in 1950 with a string of notable roles, including her iconic portrayal of Ophelia in Laurence Olivier's Hamlet. Her versatility and beauty earned her a place among the greats of Hollywood, working alongside many A-listers and starring in international box-office hits like Guys and Dolls and Spartacus.
This first full-length biography fills a gap in film and performing arts studies, offering an in-depth look at Simmons' seven-decade career, including numerous awards and honors. With extensive notes and photographs, this book provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of a talented artist often overlooked by history.
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