Reach for the Top The Turbulent Life of Laurence Harvey

Name: Reach for the Top The Turbulent Life of Laurence Harvey
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ISBN: 9780810859142

ISBN-10: 0810859149

ISBN-13: 9780810859142

Edition: N/A

Authors: Anne Sinai, Anne Sinai

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This first-ever, personal account of one of film's most controversial stars, clears up the many myths and misconceptions about his life, disclosing for the first time his real name. Packed with personal anecdotes, 23 black and white photographs, a filmography, and a detailed index, this book will fascinate film students, scholars, and enthusiasts.

Book details

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/9/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 402
Size: 5.37" wide x 8.25" long x 1.09" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English



Acknowledgments



A Lithuanian Childhood



Growing Up White in South Africa



The Youngest South African Soldier



The Scorned Alien Learns His Craft in England



Becoming Laurence Harvey: The First Films



A Biting Tongue, Adoring Fans, and Trips to Paris



Averting a Potential Scandal



Enter Hermione Baddeley, "A Rather Splendid Old Girl"



Enter James Woolf, and Fame, Fortune, and Friendship



Shakespeare and Margaret Leighton



Romeo and His Juliet



Coming Home to Mother-Briefly



Marriage, but Not Togetherness



Room at the Top Brings International Stardom



The Alamo and Butterfield 8



Scandal and Divorce



The Manchurian Candidate



"The Hottest Star in Town"



The Death of James Woolf-Enter Paulene Stone



Marriage to Joan



Promises to Paulene, Married to Joan



Aftermath


Laurence Harvey's Films


Bibliography


Index


About the Author