Bøger i Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts serien

James Mason broke into British films in 1935 after a few years working on the stage. He worked steadily in the years that followed, appearing in nearly 50 feature films from 1963 until his death in 1984.

This bio-bibliography provides an overview of the life and career of this superstar, and, unlike other biographies, it gives as much weight to Grant the star as it does to Grant the private person. The book contains several sections that highlight individual aspects of Grant's life and career.

Though starring in only some twenty films and two engagements on Broadway, Audrey Hepburn earned her reputation through the quality of her work rather than the quantity of her performances.

A reference guide to Richard Burton's international career, including his performances in 28 professional stage productions, 60 films and many performances for television, radio and recordings. Included are details of his seven Academy Award nominations and his life off-stage with Elizabeth Taylor.

Miss Faris provides a detailed record of Ginger Roger's life and career, painting a picture of her as one of the most versatile performers in the United States. The volume begins with a short biography of Ginger Rogers, along with a succinct chronology of the major events in her life and career.

Rock Hudson rose to stardom as the virile hero of adventure films, and he then gained a flurry of female fans by starring in melodramas, like Magnificent Obsession. He also had a successful stage and television career. This book charts Rock Hudson's rise as a celebrity until his death from AIDS.

As with her film career, her broadcasting work was diverse, including appearances in dramas, comedies, talk shows, variety revues, and game shows. The book also includes information about recordings of Sheridan's songs, the various awards and honors that she won, and magazine covers on which she appeared.

Appearing in about 60 films and dozens of stage and radio productions, John Barrymore (1882-1942) was arguably the most idolized performing arts figure of his generation.

Eleanor Powell began her notable career at age 12, with an appearance at a supper show at an Atlantic City hotel. This book details her life and career. A concise biography overviews the principal events in the life and work of Eleanor Powell.

George Sidney directed a number of popular Hollywood films, such as Anchors Aweigh, Show Boat, Kiss Me Kate, and Bye Bye Birdie. But despite the popularity of his films, Sidney has been a largely unheralded figure in film history.

From the early days of his stage career in the decades before World War I through his unparalleled comeback after World War II, Al Jolson was billed as The World's Greatest Entertainer. Appendices list stage shows based on Jolson's life, along with newsreels, cartoons, awards, and endorsements related to his career.

One of the most enchanting figures of the silver screen, Ronald Colman appeared in such classic films as Beau Geste, The Prisoner of Zenda, Lost Horizon, and A Tale of Two Cities.

His innovations as a choreographer, dance director, and creator of musical sequences forever changed the presentation of dance on film.

Robert Mitchum's bad boy reputation that colors his public profile has been both earned and undeserved. The final word here on various rumors and stories comes from the confirmations, clarifications and corrections made by Robert Mitchum during an interview with the author and in correspondence with several members of the Mitchum family.

Bing Crosby recorded nearly 2,000 songs, appeared in more than 100 films, starred in radio shows for nearly 30 years, and remained a hit on television for 25 years.

A detailed and annotated study of Widmark's life and career in radio, stage, television and film. He established himself as a durable leading man in over 60 full-length films of various genres, though never quite achieving the top flight of stardom.

This study of the career of Robert Wise, the director of such classic films as "The Day the Earth Stood Still", "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music" combines cast and crew credits, critical responses, awards and nominations, production notes and comments from the director himself.

People today remember Jayne Mansfield as a famous Hollywood movie star. Through her constant exposure in the press, she gave the public the false impression that she was a major movie star. This book charts the captivating life and career of Jayne Mansfield.