Bøger i Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts serien

Appearing in about 60 films and dozens of stage and radio productions, John Barrymore (1882-1942) was arguably the most idolized performing arts figure of his generation.

Actress Colleen Dewhurst is best remembered for her characterizations in the plays of Eugene O'Neill, which highlighted a career on stage, screen and television that spanned 40 years. This study documents her diverse performance and directing careers, including details of her personal life.

An extensive annotated bibliography cites and evaluates books, articles, and miscellaneous sources of information about Clift and includes fictional works in which he appears as a character.

This volume provides a detailed record of the life and career of Noel Coward. Detailed entries for Coward's many performances follow, with entries grouped in chapters on drama, film, radio, and television, as well as a discography. The book also lists Coward's awards and honors, and it concludes with a detailed, annotated bibliography.

Margaret Webster presided over many firsts in the American theater. She was the first woman to direct Shakespearean plays on Broadway, she was one of the founders of the American Repertory Theatre, she was active in the beginning of the Off-Broadway movement, and she wrote an assortment of articles, speeches, memoirs, and autobiographies.

This reference work provides a comprehensive record of the life and career of Betty Grable. The volume concludes with a list of Grable memorabilia, a section of miscellaneous information, and an annotated bibliography of books and articles containing extensive or unique material about Grable and her career.

British-born David Niven began his acting career in 1935, appearing in movie classics that have stood the test of time. Other portions of the book offer information on material written by Niven, his various awards, and an annotated bibliography of works about him.

Joseph Papp's productions are thoroughly documented, with credits, runs, synopses, and review commentrary, in this reference guide, which also includes a chronology of Papp's life and career, a biographical sketch, and annotated bibliography of works by and about this American theatre giant.

This reference traces in fascinating detail the exceptionally long career of Helen Hayes, the First Lady of the American Theatre.

Eleanor Powell began her notable career at age 12, with an appearance at a supper show at an Atlantic City hotel. This book details her life and career. A concise biography overviews the principal events in the life and work of Eleanor Powell.

A detailed and annotated study of Welles' career in the arts from early radio days to his final film work, with special attention to the widely various critical and public receptions he received: young genius, spoiled brat, showman, mammoth failure and master of his art.

This bio-bibliography provides an overview of the life and career of this superstar, and, unlike other biographies, it gives as much weight to Grant the star as it does to Grant the private person. The book contains several sections that highlight individual aspects of Grant's life and career.

James Mason broke into British films in 1935 after a few years working on the stage. He worked steadily in the years that followed, appearing in nearly 50 feature films from 1963 until his death in 1984.

Though starring in only some twenty films and two engagements on Broadway, Audrey Hepburn earned her reputation through the quality of her work rather than the quantity of her performances.

A reference guide to Richard Burton's international career, including his performances in 28 professional stage productions, 60 films and many performances for television, radio and recordings. Included are details of his seven Academy Award nominations and his life off-stage with Elizabeth Taylor.

A directory to the life and career of the entertainer Gordon MacRae, tracing his rise from child performer to award-winning star. A biography is followed by sections on each of his media credits, listing his achievements in film, records, theatre, television, nightclubs and radio.

As with her film career, her broadcasting work was diverse, including appearances in dramas, comedies, talk shows, variety revues, and game shows. The book also includes information about recordings of Sheridan's songs, the various awards and honors that she won, and magazine covers on which she appeared.

Bing Crosby recorded nearly 2,000 songs, appeared in more than 100 films, starred in radio shows for nearly 30 years, and remained a hit on television for 25 years.

People today remember Jayne Mansfield as a famous Hollywood movie star. Through her constant exposure in the press, she gave the public the false impression that she was a major movie star. This book charts the captivating life and career of Jayne Mansfield.

This is the most comprehensive study to date of the work of Milos Forman, best known for his Academy Award winning direction of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and Amadeus (1984).

Miss Faris provides a detailed record of Ginger Roger's life and career, painting a picture of her as one of the most versatile performers in the United States. The volume begins with a short biography of Ginger Rogers, along with a succinct chronology of the major events in her life and career.

Rock Hudson rose to stardom as the virile hero of adventure films, and he then gained a flurry of female fans by starring in melodramas, like Magnificent Obsession. He also had a successful stage and television career. This book charts Rock Hudson's rise as a celebrity until his death from AIDS.

From the early days of his stage career in the decades before World War I through his unparalleled comeback after World War II, Al Jolson was billed as The World's Greatest Entertainer. Appendices list stage shows based on Jolson's life, along with newsreels, cartoons, awards, and endorsements related to his career.

One of the most enchanting figures of the silver screen, Ronald Colman appeared in such classic films as Beau Geste, The Prisoner of Zenda, Lost Horizon, and A Tale of Two Cities.

This study of the career of Robert Wise, the director of such classic films as "The Day the Earth Stood Still", "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music" combines cast and crew credits, critical responses, awards and nominations, production notes and comments from the director himself.

A detailed and annotated study of Widmark's life and career in radio, stage, television and film. He established himself as a durable leading man in over 60 full-length films of various genres, though never quite achieving the top flight of stardom.

George Sidney directed a number of popular Hollywood films, such as Anchors Aweigh, Show Boat, Kiss Me Kate, and Bye Bye Birdie. But despite the popularity of his films, Sidney has been a largely unheralded figure in film history.

His innovations as a choreographer, dance director, and creator of musical sequences forever changed the presentation of dance on film.

This book chronicles her life and work in extensive detail, with entries for all her performances. The opening biography overviews her life and discusses her illustrious career.

This is the most definitive survey yet of Alice Faye's unique career in film, recording, broadcasting, and on stage.