Description: The Jeanette MacDonald Story by James Parish 1st edition 1976 - This hardcover book issued with dustjacket is in good condition - Dustjacket is in good condition with general wear and book inside is in very good condition with no torn or missing pages nor writing - (see photos) Signed Postcard "To Susie Gene Raymond".....Jeanette Husband Recall those Saturday movie matinees, the ""stainless steel"" baritone of Uncle Nelson and above all the tossing ringlets, pretty face, and soprano love calls of Jeanette MacDonald, and perhaps you'll manage to last through this plodding and essentially unrevealing biography. Certainly the lady from Philadelphia, who pushed her way up through stage dancing roles to Hollywood, had a double image. There were those who adored her exuberance and professionalism; others found her ruthless and erratic (one actress claimed Jeanette cheerfully announced, ""Have you seen your role? It stinks!"") But certainly Jeanette was a pro of the most tireless and ambitious sort, meticulous in all matters of stage and film technique. The book does chronicle some stage and film history, from the fluffy musicals of the Twenties (Boom Boom, Fantastic Fricassee, Tip-Toes, etc.) to the Eddy-MacDonald productions with what Bosley Crowther called ""winsome but slightly ponderous charm."" And there are valentine views of Jeanette's long, happy marriage to Gene Raymond; in 1935 ""Gene and Jeanette started on the road to sweetheartdom."" The affection of all those old fans may carry this Smilin' Through. Also listed Joan Crawford SIGNED, Vivien Leigh, Joan Bennett SIGNED, Wallace Reid, Jeff Bridges, Veronica Lake, George Nader SIGNED, Olivia de Havilland, Barbara Stanwyck, James Stewart SIGNED and other Hollywood Bios & Photos........... Thanks for looking and happy bidding Combine postage offered
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Book Title: Jeanette MacDonald Story
Topic: Movie & Television, Film, Movies, Performing Arts, Musicals
Personalize: Yes
Inscribed: Yes
Format: Hardcover
Type: Biography
Publication Year: 1976
Signed: Yes
Edition: First Edition
Genre: Biographies & True Stories
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Dust Jacket, Signed
Author: Gene Raymond, James Parish
Personalized: Yes
Language: English
Modified Item: Yes
Subjects: Biographies & True Stories
Country of Manufacture: United States
Special Attributes: Signed
