Sinatra in Hollywood |
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| Author:
| Santopietro, Tom |
| ISBN: | 978-0-312-59040-6 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Publisher: | St. Martin's Press
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| Imprint: | Saint Martin's Griffin |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $34.99AUD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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Oscar-winning actor, acclaimed director, and recipient of the Golden Globe Award for lifetime achievement in film, Frank Sinatra carved out one of the biggest careers in the history of Hollywood, yet his screen legacy has been overshadowed by his achievements as a recording artist. Until now. Sinatra in Hollywood is an analytical yet deeply personal look at his screen legend. Laced throughout with Sinatra's own observations on his film work, Santopietro deals head-on with the...
More DescriptionOscar-winning actor, acclaimed director, and recipient of the Golden Globe Award for lifetime achievement in film, Frank Sinatra carved out one of the biggest careers in the history of Hollywood, yet his screen legacy has been overshadowed by his achievements as a recording artist. Until now. Sinatra in Hollywood is an analytical yet deeply personal look at his screen legend. Laced throughout with Sinatra's own observations on his film work, Santopietro deals head-on with the tumultuous marriages to Ava Gardner and Mia Farrow, and directly addresses the rumours of Mob involvement in Sinatra's career. He traces the arc of an astonishing 60-year run as an actor, from his rise in musicals through legendary flops to his near-mythic comeback. Ranging from iconic Rat Pack film Ocean's Eleven to his ground-breaking performance in The Manchurian Candidate, the longstanding myths are stripped away and the focus placed squarely on the work.