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Book Description Unscrupulous is about Eva Gabor, the sex vixen that was enamored not by men but also admired by women. Later in life, after her last divorce Eva became just a human acquisition. The story is about how Eva made it, and how she builther empire. Eva?s life ended due to a freaky accident, which was supposed to be a few days of rest in Baja California, to come home, and to go straight to the hospital. While in the hospital Eva was complaining for not breathing and aware, she had to be sedated to be able to connect a respirator to help Eva breathe, and after fighting for her life for fourteen days, we lost Eva on July 4th, 1995.

Book Description Worshipped as heroes, treated as gods, movie stars are more than objects of admiration. A star's influence touches on every aspect of ordinary life, dictating taste in fashion, lifestyle, and desire. Edgar Morin's remarkable investigation into the cultural and social significance of the star system traces its evolution from the earliest days of the cinema - when stars like Chaplin, Garbo, and Valentino lived at a distance from their fans, far beyond all mortals, to the postwar era in which stars like Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe became familiar and familial, less unapproachable but more moving, and concludes with an analysis of the furious religious adulation surrounding the life and death of James Dean. Ultimately, Morin finds, stars are more than just creations of the movie studios; they serve as intermediaries between the real and the imaginary. Today, with the cult of fame more pervasive and influential than ever, The Stars remains a vibrant, vital,...

Book DescriptionRuggedly handsome Jeff Chandler won over fans with his versatile acting in film, television, radio, and theatre. He was particularly respected for his roles in Westerns. Chandler got an Oscar nomination in 1950 for Broken Arrow , was involved in the production of 27 box-office champions, and worked with such stars as Orson Welles, Susan Hayward, and James Stewart. First, a biography covers Chandler?s life: his birth in 1918; WWII service; the start of his radio career in1946; his first film role soon after; and his success as a recording artist, song-writer, and owner of "Chandler Music;" his death in 1961 and the subsequent malpractice suit filed by his family. The work then covers his 54 films from The Invisible Wall (1947) to Merrill?s Marauders (1962). Each chronologically arranged entry provides the studio name, month and year of release, the ad line, alternate titles, running times, format, genre, ratings, cast and crew...

Book DescriptionThe amazing true story of Glenn Morris, 1936 Olympic decathlon champion and movie Tarzan. He came from a tiny town in Colorado to become recognized as "the world's greatest athlete." He also played in the NFL and served as a naval officerin World War II and suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. Foreword written by Bob Mathias, 1948 and 1952 Olympic decathlon champion and four-term U. S. Congressman.

Book DescriptionIn this fascinating biography, Alan L. Gansberg reveals the man behind the public face, his many memorable roles among more than 100 films, and his struggle to find steady work in Hollywood again.

Book Description For more than 40 years, David Niven portrayed onscreen the impeccable values of a lost breed of English gentlemen - handsome, elegantly dressed, well-mannered, and utterly charming. Yet behind those twinkling eyes, Niven was often deeply unhappy. From the death of his father when Niven was five, his mother's neglect and the stepfather who loathed him, to the death of his beloved first wife and his volatile marriage to his second wife, tragedy and hardship were never far away. Using new material from Niven's private papers, manuscripts, unpublished stories and correspondence, Lord has written a touching account of one of Hollywood's greatest heroes.

Book Description En su libro Contra viento y marea Chuck Norris provee informacion sobre su carrera, sus increibles exitos, como tambien sobre los fracasos que han formado su vida. Un cristiano devoto, Chuck Norris revela por primera vez, comosu fe ha influenciado sus actitudes, decisiones de negocio y elecciones personales. La historia de Chuck Norris es una historia de compromiso y corage Contra viento y marea . Mantendra entretenidos, motivara e inspirara a lectores de todas las edades y diferentes trasfondos. Chuck tambien comparte sus pensamientos y sentimientos en cuanto a: El alcoholismo de su padre y los efectos del mismo sobre su familia. Como es posible superar la pobreza, los prejuicios socialesy una atmosfera infantil negativa. Su asistencia a una iglesia bautista cuando nino y como, aunque el se extravio lejos de la fe de su familia, Dios nunca lo abandono. El impacto en su vida temprana de la predicacion...