Colleen Moore A Biography of the Silent Film Star |
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| Author:
| Codori, Jeff |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-4969-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2012 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $64.00 |
Book Description:
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Colleen Moore (1899-1988) was one of the most popular and beloved stars of the American silent screen. A trailblazing performer, her legacy was overshadowed by the female stars that followed her, notably Louise Brooks and Clara Bow. An in-depth examination of Moore's early life and film career, this focuses on the ways in which her family and the times in which she lived influenced the roles she chose. Included are forewords written by film historian Joseph Yranski, and by Moore's...
More DescriptionColleen Moore (1899-1988) was one of the most popular and beloved stars of the American silent screen. A trailblazing performer, her legacy was overshadowed by the female stars that followed her, notably Louise Brooks and Clara Bow. An in-depth examination of Moore's early life and film career, this focuses on the ways in which her family and the times in which she lived influenced the roles she chose. Included are forewords written by film historian Joseph Yranski, and by Moore's stepdaughter, Judith Hargrave Coleman.