Joan Blondell: A Life between Takes (Hollywood Legends)
by Matthew Kennedy
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Author: Matthew KennedyEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-25
ISBN: 1578069610
Number of pages: 300
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
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Summary: 4 Stars
One of the problems in writing a biog of an actress who has been dead for nearly 30 years is that for a substantial part of her life there will be no one to interview for their recollections.So for the period from the subject's birth till around 1940 we have to make do with cuttings ,studio archives and Blondell's own book.So there are large holes in the story and many unexplained actions.for example why did George Barnes continue to insist that Blondell seek abortions whenever she fell pregnant.It is not till the 1940s that the author is able to rely upon the recollections of her children,friends and coworkers.that the book really comes to life.However what we have here is a rather familiar sad story.Namely an actress at her peak in an era when her bargining power was limited by the depression and the power of the studio.Giving up her career for a failed marriage to Mike Todd,who abused her and took most of her money.Then trying to restart her career in her 40s when she was no longer a drawing card.I have read this same story many times.Ones that come to mind because of their similarities are the biogs of Joan Bennett and Veronica Lake.So if you enjoy Warners films of the 30s in general and Joan Blondell in particular then this is the book for you.Otherwise it is still a good read but nothing out of the ordinary.
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