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Captain of Her Soul
- The Life of Marion Davies
Engelsk Hardback
Captain of Her Soul
- The Life of Marion Davies
Engelsk Hardback

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Northern California Book Awards ShortlistThe comprehensive critical biography of silent-screen star Marion Davies, who fittingly referred to herself as "the captain of my soul."   From Marion Davies's humble days in Brooklyn to her rise to fame alongside press baron William Randolph Hearst, the public life story of the film star plays like a modern fairy tale shaped by gossip columnists, fan magazines, biopics, and documentaries. Yet the real Marion Davies remained largely hidden from view, as she was wary of interviews and trusted few with her true life story. In Captain of Her Soul, Lara Gabrielle pulls back layers of myth to show a complex and fiercely independent woman, ahead of her time, who carved her own path. Through meticulous research, unprecedented access to archives around the world, and interviews with those who knew Davies, Captain of Her Soul counters the public story. This book reveals a woman who navigated disability and social stigma to rise to the top of a young Hollywood dominated by powerful men. Davies took charge of her own career, negotiating with studio heads and establishing herself as a top-tier comedienne, but her proudest achievement was her philanthropy and advocacy for children. This biography brings Davies out of the shadows cast by the Hearst legacy, shedding light on a dynamic woman who lived life on her own terms and declared that she was "the captain of her soul."
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
344
ISBN-13:
9780520384200
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0520384202
Udg. Dato:
27 sep 2022
Længde:
30mm
Bredde:
236mm
Højde:
160mm
Forlag:
University of California Press
Oplagsdato:
27 sep 2022
Forfatter(e):
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