Bøger i Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts serien

British-born David Niven began his acting career in 1935, appearing in movie classics that have stood the test of time. Other portions of the book offer information on material written by Niven, his various awards, and an annotated bibliography of works about him.

Joseph Papp's productions are thoroughly documented, with credits, runs, synopses, and review commentrary, in this reference guide, which also includes a chronology of Papp's life and career, a biographical sketch, and annotated bibliography of works by and about this American theatre giant.

This reference traces in fascinating detail the exceptionally long career of Helen Hayes, the First Lady of the American Theatre.

Maureen Stapleton is recognized as a leading star of stage, screen and television. Few actors have been so successful in all media. Maureen Stapleton: A Bio-Bibliography is the first book dedicated to the career of this consummate actress.

This book provides a detailed record of the life and career of Lucille Lortel, one of the great producers of Off-Broadway theater. This chapter of the book is divided into four sections: Off-Broadway shows, Broadway productions, the ANTA Matinee Series, and the White Barn Theatre.

Tallulah Bankhead was an actress whose talents were greatly overshadowed by her antics.

Often called the First Lady of Hollywood, Irene Dunne, in a long and distinguished screen career, juggled comedies, dramas, and musicals with aplomb, and all three genres were represented in her five Academy Award nominations.

Sets out to provide a profile of Maureen O'Sullivan. Following brief biographical information, her career is examined through listings and reviews of her appearances on screen, stage, television and radio. The book also includes two short stories written by the actress herself.

Edwin Booth was the foremost Shakespearean actor in late 19th century America, enjoying almost mythic status. This comprehensive analysis and documentation of his career provides an aperture from which to view theatre and society of the period.

This book provides full production information, plot synopses, review excerpts, and critical commentary for Dean's roles in Fixed Bayonets (1951), Sailor Beware (1951), Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952), East of Eden (1955), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), and Giant (1956).

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress for three films in 1927-28, Seventh Heaven, Sunrise, and Street Angel, Janet Gaynor may be better known for her roles as the endearing orphan, Judy Abbott, in Daddy Long Legs (1931) and the small town girl-turned actress, Esther Blodgett, in A Star Is Born (1937).

The book also includes the most extensive annotated bibliography on Ford ever published, with more than 1000 entries for books, articles, dissertations, documentaries, and even four works of fiction concerning Ford.

The bio-bibliography of one of America's most loved actors, spanning six decades of his career. Following a biographical section, it features listings of his credits for stage, screen, radio and television, as well as his own writings.

The remarkable career of one of America's most talented and best loved musical comedy stars is here documented in all its shining facets: stage, screen, broadcasting, and recordings.

This book is a comprehensive reference to the life and work of Donna Reed for use by researchers as well as fans. Performing arts researcher Brenda Scott Royce has compiled a self-contained reference work to Donna Reed's career and life.

This is the most definitive survey yet of Alice Faye's unique career in film, recording, broadcasting, and on stage.

Film and theatre director Tony Richardson's death in 1991, the publication of his memoirs in 1993, and the posthumous release of his final movie, Blue Sky in 1994 have resulted in the beginning of a critical reevaluation of Richardson's career.

Howard Keel rose from a childhood of poverty to become one of Hollywood's greatest musical stars. His role in the television series Dallas (1981-1991) brought him additional television and film appearances, sold-out European concerts, and a first-time recording career.

This reference provides a detailed overview of the work of Betty Comden and Adolph Green, who for over fifty years have collaborated on skits, musicals, revues, and films.

Patty Duke is one of the few former child actors who has survived the transition from child to adolescent to adult and gone on to greater fame and success in her adult years.

This reference provides a complete and concise record of the life and work of Oliver Smith, one of the foremost set designers of modern American theater. An annotated bibliography of works by and about Smith provides additional information, and an index provides a means of accessing topics alphabetically.

Born in 1916 in La Jolla, California, Gregory Peck took up acting in college on a lark that would lead to a career. From the 1940s to the present, he has played some of film's most memorable and admired characters. This volume provides complete information about Gregory Peck's work in film, television, radio, and the stage.

This new book contains the most comprehensive bibliography of Ethel Merman's work and materials written on this great American entertainer.

Lauren Bacall's life has been widely covered by the media ever since her screen debut in To Have and Have Not with Humphrey Bogart in 1944.

Memorable Broadway roles are illustrated with scenes from Streetcar, The Fourposter (with Hume Cronyn, 1951), Five Finger Exercise (1959), A Delicate Balance (with Cronyn, 1966), The Gin Game (1977), Rose (1981), and Foxfire (with Cronyn, 1982).

This reference work on the life and career of Jones, who was married to David O. Selznick, is divided into seven parts: a biography, a chronology, a filmography, a guide to her work in radio, television and theatre, a list of awards and nominations, a bibliography and obituaries.

A detailed and annotated study of Welles' career in the arts from early radio days to his final film work, with special attention to the widely various critical and public receptions he received: young genius, spoiled brat, showman, mammoth failure and master of his art.

The book includes a filmography and discography, as well as comprehensive lists of Miss Sothern's stage, radio, and television appearances. Ann Sothern: A Bio-Bibliography is the first full-length examination of Miss Sothern's life and career.

The never before published Civil Aeronautics Board investigative report of the airplane crash in which she died, fifteen previously unpublished photographs, and detailed examination of many articles, biographies, and film history books that deal with some aspect of her life and/or career make this bio-bibliography an excellent resource.

This is the most comprehensive study to date of the work of Milos Forman, best known for his Academy Award winning direction of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and Amadeus (1984).