Part of the Encore Film Book Classics series, this is a reprint of the original text to The Hollywood Beauties by James Robert Parish.When it came to beautiful women, the Hollywood movie industry had more that most other places in the world. To be beautiful was to have a chance to become a Star. So gorgeous women by the tens of thousands poured into Hollywood, sure that in a short time they'd be Tinseltown's hottest new discovery.Of all these thousands, perhaps a hundred or so made it. Among these, seven, in the opinion of ...
Read More
Part of the Encore Film Book Classics series, this is a reprint of the original text to The Hollywood Beauties by James Robert Parish.When it came to beautiful women, the Hollywood movie industry had more that most other places in the world. To be beautiful was to have a chance to become a Star. So gorgeous women by the tens of thousands poured into Hollywood, sure that in a short time they'd be Tinseltown's hottest new discovery.Of all these thousands, perhaps a hundred or so made it. Among these, seven, in the opinion of the author, are outstanding for their beauty. This volume is devoted to them: the seven gossiped about, envied Beauties of Hollywood's Golden Age.-Elizabeth Taylor: violet eyes, black hair, the perfect face. "[I] have never seen such beauty in my life." --1st husband Nicky Hilton-Grace Kelly: cool, blonde, regal-looking. "I think the subtlety of her sex appeals to me." --filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock-Kay Francis: tall, dark, sultry. 'The first great vamp of the talking pictures" --Photoplay-Ava Gardner: black hair, green eyes. "I was obsessed with her." --actor Walter Chiari-Jean Harlow: the original blonde bombshell. "The sexiest-looking girl I've ever seen." --Ralph Wheelwright, MGM-Dolores Del Rio: the ultimate in Mexican aristocracy. "I used to follow her around . . . just to admire her." --moviemaker/actor Orson Welles-Lana Turner: blonde hair, blue eyes, "the sweater girl." Breathtaking . . . perilously lovely." --Theodore Strauss, New York TimesInquisitive audiences have always kept a close watch on these particular classic silver screen Beauties. Here, in seven revealing portraits are expansive accounts of their colorful lives and impressive acting careers. This volume, which includes detailed filmographies of these Hollywood sensations, is a testament and major reference source to these iconic film stars.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Hollywood Beauties to cart. $10.00, good condition, Sold by Rob the Book Man rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Arlington House.
Add this copy of The Hollywood Beauties to cart. $11.97, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Arlington House.
Add this copy of The Hollywood Beauties to cart. $11.97, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Arlington House.
Add this copy of The Hollywood Beauties to cart. $11.99, good condition, Sold by Best and Fastest Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wantage, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1980.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good hardcover copy with jacket, solid binding, mild to moderate reading/age wear, jacket has some mild edge wear, may have ex owner inscription and/or some light markings. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
Add this copy of The Hollywood beauties to cart. $13.26, very good condition, Sold by West Main Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport News, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Arlington House.