Cale, Anna

The Real Diana Dors

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ISBN 13:
9781526782151
author:
Cale, Anna
format:
Hardback
publisher:
White Owl
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
23.6 x 16 x 2.3 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£16.87

Description

Diana Dors: A Life in Spotlight. The story of film star Diana Dors is one of fame and intrigue. Born into suburban Swindon, her life was marked by drama from an early age. She began her acting career as a vulnerable teenager during the Second World War, navigating the challenging British studio system of the 1940s and 50s. As she rose to become one of Britain's most iconic actors of the 20th century, Diana Dors' personal life often grabbed headlines alongside her film roles. Yet, behind the 'blonde bombshell' reputation, lay a talented actress with a diverse career spanning decades. This book charts her acting career and tumultuous private life against the backdrop of twentieth-century Britain's changing social landscape. A fascinating picture of a unique British screen icon emerges from this biography, revealing more to Diana Dors than her glamorous image suggested.

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