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| John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars |
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| John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars
Reviews
"One of the virtues of Eve Golden's smart, funny biography of John Gilbert is that she doesn't make him seem too pathetic . . . Golden adds nuance to every element . . . readers know that, for all his weaknesses, Gilbert had a bully time while his heyday lasted." —The Washington Post
"This warm, even enchanting book is a heartfelt return to the magic of an era long gone." — Booklist
"A first-rate job. Golden has the personality of a no-nonsense dame from the 1930s." —The Palm Beach Post
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University Press of Kentucky, 2013
384 pages, 62 photos
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| John Gilbert in his back yard, 1924 |
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| John Gilbert at the premiere for Flesh and the Devil, 1927 |
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| Vernon and Irene Castle's Ragtime Revolution |
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Vernon and Irene Castle's Ragtime Revolution
Reviews
"A fascinating study of modern fame...Has a you-are-there feel, painting a compelling portrait of early 20th-century American entertainment." — The New York Post
"A solidly researched book, Ragtime Revolution is a boon to show-biz buffs." — Encore Magazine
"Golden has an uncanny ability to humanize her long-dead subjects, injecting equal parts humor, knowledge and common sense...Ragtime Revolution floats along like a good dance step." — Classic Images
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University Press of Kentucky, 2007
315 pages, 66 photos
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| Vernon and Irene Castle in 1913 |
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| Irene visiting Vernon in London during his war service, May 1916 |
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