Jean Gabin : the actor who was France / Joseph Harriss.
In Jean Gabin: The Actor Who Was France, Joseph Harriss tells the story of this French icon. This well-researched biography documents Gabin's life from his start as a reluctant singer and dancer in Parisian music halls to his rise to film superstardom. Harriss recounts the actor's multi-fa...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Lexington :
University Press of Kentucky,
[2023]
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| Series: | Screen classics (Lexington, Ky.).
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| Online Access: | Click here to view this book |
| Summary: | In Jean Gabin: The Actor Who Was France, Joseph Harriss tells the story of this French icon. This well-researched biography documents Gabin's life from his start as a reluctant singer and dancer in Parisian music halls to his rise to film superstardom. Harriss recounts the actor's multi-faceted persona, including his famously fiery temper, his tumultuous love affairs-including a six-year relationship with the German star Marlene Dietrich-and his military valor. With this enthralling work, film enthusiasts can gain an appreciation of France's quintessential movie star and his lasting impact on world cinema during its Golden Age. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (289 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0813196345 9780813196343 |