Description
Called the most beautiful woman in movie history, Gene Tierney starred in such 1940s classics as Laura, Leave Her to Heaven and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Her -on--screen presence and ability to transform into a variety of characters made her a film legend. Her personal life was a whirlwind of romance (she married a count, was engaged to a prince, and was courted by a future president) and tragedy (her first daughter was born with severe retardation and Tierney herself struggled with mental illness). After years of treatment, including electroshock therapy that erased portions of her life from her memory, she triumphantly returned in one of the biggest comebacks in Hollywood history. This first complete biography since the actress's death includes a foreword by her daughter, Christina Cassini, an extensive filmography, and many rare photographs.
Author: Michelle Vogel
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 12/16/2010
Pages: 247
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780786464425
ISBN10: 0786464429
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | General
- Biography & Autobiography | General
About the Author
Film historian Michelle Vogel lives in Victoria, Australia. Her popular blog can be found at mvozus.wordpress.com.