This is the first book on enduring Hollywood star Eleanor Parker; long underrated despite three best actress Academy Award nominations (Caged; 1950; Detective Story; 1951; Interrupted Melody; 1955).Parker was a beauty as well as a versatile actress; and her achievements approach those of more publicized colleagues Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn. With Parkers blessing and her son Paul Clemens cooperation; Doug McClelland has written one of the most thorough examinations of a film stars career.The book is valuable to librarians; academies; and film enthusiasts for its extensive documentation and analyses of all of Parkers work; for the bibliographies of her coverage in books and periodicals; for the portrait of a glamorous; creative era in filmmaking; and for the insights into the careers of Eleanor Parkers associates; many among the most heavily researched motion picture artists of cinemas "Golden Age."The book contains a forward by noted screenwriter William Ludwig; who won an Academy Award for Parkers Interrupted Melody; and afterword by Marjorie Lawrence; the opera singer whom Parker portrayed in Interrupted Melody; and photos of Eleanor Parker that show her in many of her "thousand faces."
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Dendy brings UGA Campus to everyoneBy Randall AbneyThrough the Arch is one of the best books I have ever read about the UGA campus. The photos bring you onto the campus and his explanations about the sites is "spot on". I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know about one of the most beautiful campuses in America1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very informative!By Heather S KleinerI have heard Mr. Dendy speak. I have followed his writing about UGA over the years Na know he is a superlative writer. I would indeed recommend this book to UGA students; faculty; and alumnae; as well as folks who belong to Georgia historical associations.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great photosBy S MasonMy mom graduated from UGA in 1951 and loved the book. She found the photos to bring back a lot of good memories. I scored on this Christmas gift.