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Ann Sheridan came to Hollywood in 1933 as a finalist in a beauty contest, a publicity stunt for Paramount's
Search for Beauty. Of the 30 contestants who appeared in the picture and the 6 finalists whom Paramount put under contract, she was the only one to achieve stardom. Her films included
Angels with Dirty Faces (1938),
They Drive by Night (1940),
Kings Row (1942), and
Come Next Spring (1956). Through the years, she appeared on stage and on many radio and television programs. As with her film career, her broadcasting work was diverse, including appearances in dramas, comedies, talk shows, variety revues, and game shows. In 1965 she joined the cast of
Another World, thus becoming one of the first movie stars to appear in a soap opera. Her role led to a prime time series, the situation comedy
Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966-1967). She died during production.
This reference book chronicles Ann Sheridan's fascinating life and career. The volume begins with a biography that traces her rise to stardom and her many successes in the entertainment world. A chronology then summarizes the most important events in her life. The chapters that follow provide detailed information for her work in films, radio, and television. Entries are provided for each of her performances, with each entry giving cast and credit information, a plot summary, excerpts from reviews, and critical commentary. The book also includes information about recordings of Sheridan's songs, the various awards and honors that she won, and magazine covers on which she appeared. The volume also presents an extensive annotated bibliography of works about Sheridan and lists sources of archival material.
Sommario
Preface
Acknowledgments
Biography
Chronology
Plays and Personal Appearances
Filmography
Radio
Television
Discography
Awards and Honors
Song Sheets
Videography
Bibliography
Appendix I: Magazine Covers
Appendix II: Ads
Appendix III: Miscellaneous
Appendix IV: Archives
Index
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MARGIE SCHULTZ is a freelance writer. Her previous books include
Eleanor Powell: A Bio-Bibliography (1994),
Irene Dunne: A Bio-Bibliography (1991), and
Ann Sothern: A Bio-Bibliography (1990), all published by Greenwood Press. Her articles have appeared in many film, theatre, and doll collecting magazines.
