Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Joan Crawford, the ultimate star Joan Crawford, the ultimate star Alexander Walker SINCE this is the first major, disinterested book about Crawford to come out since the revelations of Mommie Dearest, you might expect it either to pile on still further scandal or to counter the who… OL11359142W
Dark star Dark star Leatrice Gilbert Fountain The daughter of romantic idol John Gilbert offers a sympathetic, fairly candid, but not-very-probing biography--which more or less blames his downfall on a conspiracy of sabotage masterminded by MGM'… OL120171W
Bette Bette Charles Higham Biography of Bette Davis; Several Photographs. OL2910736W
Lulu in Hollywood Lulu in Hollywood Louise Brooks Eight autobiographical essays by Brooks, on topics ranging from her childhood in Kansas and her early days as a Denishawn and Ziegfeld Follies dancer to her friendships with Martha Graham, Charles Ch… OL4772459W
This 'N That This 'N That Bette Davis The outspoken film star writes about her career--from her contract player days at Warner Bros., where she met Ronald Reagan, through her stroke, mastectomy, and return to films--her family, and the n… OL4967086W
Ordeal Ordeal Linda Lovelace Former porno movie star tells the true story of the brutality and horror behind her rise in the business from turning tricks in Florida to starring in "Deep Throat," all under the pressure of her sad… OL5256252W
Rock Hudson Rock Hudson Rock Hudson Interviews with Mr. Hudson, his letters, photographs, documents, and friends' reflections convey the story of his life and career. OL5282233W