George Burns - An American Life (Paperback)

Having entered the world in 1896 as a poverty-stricken child named Nathan Birnbaum, George Burns rose from New York's Lower East Side to the uppermost heights of celebrity in the entertainment industry. His storied romance with Gracie Allen led to their success in vaudeville, films, radio and television as one of the greatest comedy teams in history. Burns experienced both tragedy and triumph during his 100-year lifespan, ultimately recovering from the death of his beloved Gracie in 1964 to re-emerge as a solo performer and an Oscar-winning actor. This all-inclusive biography explores George Burns' career against the backdrop of American entertainment history in the 20th century. His loves, his close friendship with Jack Benny, his rivalry with Groucho Marx, and his latter-day success in films are all carefully detailed.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	September 2011
Authors:	Lawrence J Epstein
Dimensions:	229 x 164 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-5849-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > General
LSN:	0-7864-5849-6
Barcode:	9780786458493

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