Ann Dvorak: Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel

Ann Dvorak: Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel - Hardcover

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Ann Dvorak: Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel - Hardcover

Ann Dvorak: Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel - Hardcover

by Christina Rice
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by Christina Rice (Author)

Possessing a unique beauty and refined acting skills, Ann Dvorak (1911-1979) found success in Hollywood at a time when many actors were still struggling to adapt to the era of talkies. Seemingly destined for A-list fame, critics touted her as "Hollywood's New Cinderella" after film mogul Howard Hughes cast her as Cesca in the gangster film Scarface (1932). Dvorak's journey to superstardom was derailed when she walked out on her contractual obligations to Warner Bros. for an extended honeymoon. L

Author Biography

Christina Rice is a librarian and photo archivist at the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. (www.anndvorak.com)

Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 1.24 x 9.27 x 6.36 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 14, 2013
ISBN9780813144269
Author Christina Rice
PublisherUniversity Press of Kentucky
GenreBiography and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2013
LanguageENG- English
Pages384
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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