Books in French are on www.livres-cinema.info
Jean Simmons
Her Life and Career
(0 vote)Average rating:
| 0 | rating |  = We can do without |
| 0 | rating |  = Good book |
| 0 | rating |  = Excellent book |
| 0 | rating |  = Unique / a reference |
Your rating: -
Book Presentation:
Arriving in Hollywood in 1950 to launch her American film career, Jean Simmons (1929-2010) had already appeared in 18 British films and was best known for her portrayal of Ophelia in Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet. She soon became a favorite female face working with some of filmmaking’s greats and acted opposite many Hollywood A-listers. Two of her most popular films—Guys and Dolls (1955) and Spartacus (1960)—were international box-office hits, and in her seven decades-long career she collected numerous awards and honors including a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and two Oscar nominations as Best Actress.
Despite the accomplishments and accolades, radiant beauty, and stunning versatility, Simmons is considered by many to be an underrated artist, too often handed more comfortable leading female roles than those that could’ve elevated her to the level of super stardom experienced by some of her peers. This, the first full-length biography of Simmons, fills a gap in film and performing arts studies, and includes extensive notes and photographs.
About the Author:
Michelangelo Capua is the author of several McFarland biographies of Hollywood film stars. He lives in London.
See the publisher website: McFarland & Co
See the complete filmography of Jean Simmons on the website: IMDB ...
> From the same author:
> On a related topic:
Kay Francis (2005)
A Passionate Life And Career
by Lynn Kear and John Rossman
Subject: Actor > Kay Francis
The Golden Girls of Mgm (2003)
Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, and Others
by Jane Wayne
Back
