Dark Lover: The Life and Death of Rudolph Valentino
by Emily W. Leider
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Author: Emily W. LeiderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-12
ISBN: 0571211143
Number of pages: 536
Publisher: Faber & Faber
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Book Review: Another disappointing Valentino biography
Summary: 2 Stars
Although more thoroughly researched than most of its predecessors, sadly Leider's book joins the long line of failed bios of Valentino. It not only mis-states facts but the interpretations are often just as wrong. Leider's conclusion, "Valentino helped deflower postwar America," must take its place in the purple-prose hall of shame. Michael Morris's 1991 book, Madame Valentino, on Valentino's wife, Natacha Rambova, set a standard with its accurate exploration of their relationship and his historical and critical discussion of the Valentino films. That standard is unmet by Leider, leaving the task of a truly commendable biography of Valentino himself still to be undertaken.
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