Colleen Moore: A Biography of the Silent Film Star

Colleen Moore: A Biography of the Silent Film Star

Colleen Moore (1899â€“1988) was one of the most popular and beloved stars of the American silent screen. Remembered primarily as a comedienne in such films as Ella Cinders (1926) and Orchids and Ermine (1927), Mooreâ€™s career was also filled with dramatic roles that often reflected societal trends. A trailblazing performer, her legacy was somewhat overshadowed by the female stars that followed her, notably Louise Brooks and Clara Bow.
An in-depth examination of Mooreâ€™s early life and film career, the book reveals the ways in which her family and the times in which she lived influenced the roles she chose. Included are forewords written by film historian Joseph Yranski, a friend of the actress, and by Mooreâ€™s stepdaughter, Judith Hargrave Coleman.
Country USA
Manufacturer McFarland
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-04-19
Format Kindle eBook

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