In the history of the movies, thousands of men, women, children,
and even animals have tried to find success as a movie star. They
were drawn from theater, opera, sports, and every type of
entertainment venue, and some even came from out of nowhere. They
took valiant stabs at entrancing audiences with their faces,
personalities, or peculiarities. A precious few achieved greater
popularity than anyone could have ever dreamed, but others vanished
beneath the sands of time along with the films they so lovingly
made. They gave us their most audacious efforts, but they did not
find any lasting success, or having enjoyed a brief blush with
triumph, they returned home to their true metiers. Some simply
never found a second chance. This book celebrates the memorable
attempts of ten who tried to be a movie star. They shot across
silver screens like comets, but they all disappeared like falling
stars. Pulitzer nominated author David W. Menefee searched the
major archives of the world to uncover the true behind-the-scenes
stories of ten of Hollywood's most legendary headliners. He
returned with this fascinating anthology that includes detailed
analyses of their attempts at films, plot synopses, casts,
contemporary reviews, production notes, and hundreds of rare
photographs that capture the glamour and excitement of Hollywood's
Golden Era. Enjoy this engaging compilation featuring Helen Keller,
Enrico Caruso, Mary Garden, Babe Ruth, Otis Skinner, Anna Pavlova,
Eleonora Duse, Lottie Pickford, Harry Houdini, and Maude Adams.
Pulitzer nominee David W. Menefee is the author of: Sweet Memories
Sarah Bernhardt, Her Films, Her Recordings, Wally: The True Wallace
Reid Story, The First Female Stars: Women of the Silent Era' The
First Male Stars: Men of the Silent Era, Richard Barthelmess: A
Life in Pictures, "Otay " The Billy "Buckwheat" Thomas Story, The
Rise and Fall of Lou-Tellegen, Charlie O'Doone's Second Chance and
Other Stories, Margot Cranston: The Mystery at Loon Lake, Margot
Cranston: The Secret of St. Laurent Lighthouse, Margot Cranston:
The Mystery at Loon Lake, Margot Cranston: The Quest for the Jade
Dragons, George O'Brien: A Man's Man in Hollywood
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