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Now in Paperback! Ronald Neame's autobiography takes its title from
one of his best-loved films, The Horse's Mouth (1958), starring
Alec Guinness. In an informative and entertaining style, Neame
discusses the making of that film, along with several others,
including In Which We Serve, Blithe Spirit, Brief Encounter, Great
Expectations, Tunes of Glory, I Could Go on Singing, The Prime of
Miss Jean Brodie, Scrooge, The Poseidon Adventure, and Hopscotch.
Straight from the Horse's Mouth provides a fascinating, first-hand
account of a unique filmmaker, who began his career as assistant
cameraman on Hitchcock's first talkie, Blackmail, and went on to
direct Maggie Smith, Judy Garland, Walter Matthau, and many other
prominent performers. The book includes tales of the
on-and-off-the-set antics of comedian George Formby, and original
accounts of his experiences working with Noel Coward and David
Lean. This is not simply an autobiography, but rather a history of
British cinema from the 1920s through the 1960s, and Hollywood
cinema from the 1960s through the present. Aside from Neame's own
writing, the book contains original commentary by many of his
contemporaries and associates including Alec Guinness, Andrew Lloyd
Webber, Shirley MacLaine, Walter Matthau, John Mills and Shelley
Winters. Includes more than 40 photos!
Now in Paperback! Ronald Neame's autobiography takes its title from
one of his best-loved films, The Horse's Mouth (1958), starring
Alec Guinness. In an informative and entertaining style, Neame
discusses the making of that film, along with several others,
including In Which We Serve, Blithe Spirit, Brief Encounter, Great
Expectations, Tunes of Glory, I Could Go on Singing, The Prime of
Miss Jean Brodie, Scrooge, The Poseidon Adventure, and Hopscotch.
Straight from the Horse's Mouth provides a fascinating, first-hand
account of a unique filmmaker, who began his career as assistant
cameraman on Hitchcock's first talkie, Blackmail, and went on to
direct Maggie Smith, Judy Garland, Walter Matthau, and many other
prominent performers. The book includes tales of the
on-and-off-the-set antics of comedian George Formby, and original
accounts of his experiences working with Noel Coward and David
Lean. This is not simply an autobiography, but rather a history of
British cinema from the 1920s through the 1960s, and Hollywood
cinema from the 1960s through the present. Aside from Neame's own
writing, the book contains original commentary by many of his
contemporaries and associates including Alec Guinness, Andrew Lloyd
Webber, Shirley MacLaine, Walter Matthau, John Mills and Shelley
Winters. Includes more than 40 photos!
Born Joan Boniface Winnifrith on January 2, 1913, Anna Lee is best
known for her portrayal of General Hospital's Lila Quartermaine, a
character she brought to life for over two decades. From her early
years in England to her final days in Hollywood, she recounts
details of her extraordinary life in her memoir. Expressed in her
energetic style, Anna Lee tells of her childhood as the daughter of
an English clergyman and her early determination to become an
actress. She writes of her teenage struggles to realize her dream,
two failed marriages, and the difficulties she faced raising a
family while maintaining her career. Finally, we see the picture of
a mature Anna Lee?a successful actress playing a role she loved
while enjoying an ideal marriage to writer Robert Nathan. Personal
remembrances from her family and General Hospital co-stars round
out this touching, entertaining self-portrait of the actress? life.
A complete filmography and list of television appearances is also
included.
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