Frances Farmer: The Life and Films of a Troubled Star

Frances Farmer: The Life and Films of a Troubled Star

Previous biographies of American actress Frances Farmer (1913-1970) have downplayed her professional achievements to emphasize her turbulent personal life, including several police arrests and repeated confinements in a state mental hospital. By focusing upon her acting career, this book endeavors to restore her position as a significant Hollywood player of the 1930s, '40s and '50s. An analysis of her film, radio and television work is offered, as well as assessments of the three Frances Farmer biopics and the documentaries in which she is featured. Each of her 16 films receives a chapter-length discussion. A very lengthy biographical chapter is included.
Country USA
Author Peter Shelley
Binding Kindle Edition
Format Kindle eBook
Label McFarland
Manufacturer McFarland
NumberOfPages 260
PublicationDate 2010-11-05
Publisher McFarland
ReleaseDate 2010-11-05
Studio McFarland

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