Product Description: One of the twentieth century's most colorful characters brought back to life in this biography by the author of All About All About EveWith Inventing Elsa Maxwell, Sam Staggs has crafted a landmark biography. Elsa Maxwell (1881-1963) invented herself–not once, but repeatedly...read more

In a passionate and witty behind-the-scenes expose, the author of All About "All About Eve" takes on the classic 1959 Douglas Sirk film starring Lana TurnerFew films inspire the devotion of Imitation of Life, one of the most popular films of the '50s--a split personality drama that's both an irresistible women's picture and a dark commentary on ambition, motherhood, racial identity, and hope lost and found.Born to be Hurt is the first in-depth account of director Sirk’s masterpiece. Lana Turner, on the brink of personal and professional ruin starred as Lora Meredith.  African-American actress Juanita Moore played her servant and dearest friend, and Sandra Dee and Susan Kohner their respective daughters, caught up in the heartbreak of the black-passing-for-white daughter in the 1950s. Both Moore and Kohner were Oscar-nominated as Best Supporting Actress.  The author combines vast research, extensive interviews with surviving cast members, and superb storytelling into a  masterpiece of film writing. Entertaining, saucy, and incisive, this is irresistible reading for every film fan.

The story behind the creation of Tennessee Williams's iconic play is partially drawn from interviews with surviving live performance cast members, shares insights into the connection between Vivien Leigh's personal life and the film role of Blanche, and traces the history of the play's adaptation to film. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

Product Description: Book annotation not available for this title.Title: El crepusculo de los dioses / Close-Up on Sunset BoulevardAuthor: Staggs, Sam/ Frugone, Juan Carlos (TRN)Publisher: Pujol & Amado S L LPublication Date: 2003/10/01Number of Pages: 358Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress:

The never-before-told story of how Sunset Boulevard became a screen classic reveals the many secrets and scandals involving the big names associated with the movie, and documents the impact of this film on society, including its revival as a controversial and extravagant Broadway musical in the 1990s. Reprint.

Product Description: Sam StaggsDesnudando a Eva: el título evoca todo el ingenio, toda la malicia y toda la maravilla del cine de Hollywood clásico. Para millones de fans esta película significa más que la mayoría: aparece en todas las listas de las diez mejores y gusta tanto a los aficionados de a pie como a los puristas más encendidos...read more

A gossipy, anecdotal look at the Oscar-winning film All About Eve offers a look at the background and filming of the 1950s backstage movie starring Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe, detailing the behind-the-scenes squabbles, romances, and drama that took place. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

A fictional account offers speculation about what really happened to the blonde goddess, following her story as she is kidnapped and a doppelganger is left in her place. Reprint. PW.

Product Description: A work of fiction about Marilyn Monroe.