Ginger Rogers - A Bio-Bibliography

Though chiefly remembered as the dance partner of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers had many other significant achievements in the entertainment world. She was a dancer, singer, comedienne, and Academy Award winning dramatic actress, as well as the highest paid Hollywood star in 1942. Miss Faris provides a detailed record of Ginger Roger's life and career, painting a picture of her as one of the most versatile performers in the United States.

The volume begins with a short biography of Ginger Rogers, along with a succinct chronology of the major events in her life and career. These portions of the book provide a context for the chapters that follow, which contain annotated entries for her stage, film, radio, and television performances. The entries provide production information and cast listings, along with excerpts from reviews and critical commentaries. An extensive annotated bibliography lists books, magazine and newspaper articles, and movie trade publications that provide further information about Ginger Rogers's fascinating career.

Sommario

Preface
Biography
Chronology
Plays and Personal Appearances
Filmography
Radio Performances
Television Performances
Discography
Awards and Honors
Song Sheets
Annotated Bibliography
Appendix A: Magazine Covers
Index

Info autore

JOCELYN FARIS is a freelance writer./e Her books include Ginger Rogers: A Bio-Bibliography (1994) and Jayne Mansfield: A Bio-Bibliography (1994), both published by Greenwood Press.

Riassunto

Miss Faris provides a detailed record of Ginger Roger's life and career, painting a picture of her as one of the most versatile performers in the United States. The volume begins with a short biography of Ginger Rogers, along with a succinct chronology of the major events in her life and career.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jocelyn Faris, Faris Jocelyn
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 7 a 17 anni
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780313291777
• ISBN: 978-0-313-29177-7
• Serie: Bio-Bibliographies in the Perf; Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Fotografia, cinematografia, video, TV; USA, Popular Culture, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, REFERENCE / Bibliographies & Indexes, PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning, Individual actors & performers, Biography: arts & entertainment, United States of America, USA, Biography: arts and entertainment, Individual actors and performers, Bibliographies, catalogues