Leading Ladies: The 50 Most Unforgettable Actresses of the Studio Era

Leading Ladies: The 50 Most Unforgettable Actresses of the Studio Era
Sexy, stylish, and powerful -- from Lillian Gish to Katharine Hepburn, Myrna Loy to Lauren Bacall, Jean Harlow to Grace Kelly, each of the legendary actresses featured in this book left an indelible mark in film history and define roles for women on and off the screen. Produced by Turner Classic Movies, this playful and definitive guide to fifty unforgettable actresses mirrors the focus of a month-long film festival on the channel. The life and accomplishments of each actress is celebrated in an insightful career overview, accompanied by an annotated list of essential films, filmographies, behind the scenes facts and style notes, Academy Award wins and nominations. Full of delightful trivia, film stills, posters, and glamorous photos, Leading Ladies pays tribute to the most charismatic, enduring, and elegant actresses of the silver screen.
Customer Review: Great Intro to Leading Ladies
This is a great book that reviews really the top 50 stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Brief bios left you wanting more. Great photos. The only disagreement I have is that I would have omitted Mae West from the top 50 and added Betty Grable instead as I think she was the bigger star.
Customer Review: A so-so book
The print was very small and hard to read and it didn't help that the print was light on the paper. You almost had to squint to read it and there was a lot of eyestrain. Not enough detail.