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AUTOGRAPHED The Films of Alice Faye SIGNED by author DJ1stHB Dust Jacket Second Edition (stated) Hard Back
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Great reference book on early classic film with years of unique research between these covers.
DESCRIPTION:
The Films of Alice Fayeby W. Franklyn Moshier (Author) Format: Hardcover
• ASIN : B001O9FTXY• Publisher : Edwards Brothers, Inc.• Publication date : January 1, 1971• Edition : Limited Edition• Pages: 194• Language : English• Item Weight : 2 pounds, 8 ounces• Dimensions : 8.75 x 0.9 x 11.25 inches• Genre : Cinema / film history biography
“\"The Films of Alice Faye\" book is exactly as the title promises: a book about the movies of Alice Faye. Gorgeous photos, good summaries of Faye\'s films\' plots. I recommend this, as Faye is not as well remembered as other major stars of Hollywood\'s Golden Age. She had some formulaic and silly starring vehicles, but many of her better films are very enjoyable, and this book presents them well.”
CONDITION:
This vintage/antique book is in Near VERY GOOD condition. The blue cloth covered hardboards with gold lettering look nearly new. Inside, there are a few “tipped in” photos (hand glued), and the first and last photo are missing but the glue stains are still there. The Dust Jacket is in Near VERY GOOD condition with scuffing, edge bumps, chips (small pieces of missing paper) and tears at the corners and fold with some paper loss. Now protected in a plastic sleeve wrapper. (SEE all PIX) It in fine shape for reading, research or study. A fine, readable copy that would make a charming gift to a fan of any of these films and or stars. (see ALL pix).
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BACKGROUND: “The author, W. Franklyn Moshier, offers the book as ...\"a record of the screen work . . .\" of Alice Faye. Believe me, it is so very much more than that! I have owned this book for years, but it truly captures as well as enhances my memories of Sunday afternoon movie-watching. The films were broadcast from our local TV station, and the most vivid image remaining is that of \"Lillian Russell\", with the title character portrayed by the statuesque Alice Faye. The hours of programming set aside for televising movies from twenty and thirty years earlier was entitled, \"When Movies Were Movies\" and the films of Alice Faye were always among those broadcasts. Therefore, I found it quite fitting for me that this book edition. Even more fitting is the reference on the inside front flap of the dust jacket to the thirties as being the time when movies were movies. This printed tribute to Alice Faye is so much more than a record of her screen work. The chronology provided is a true timeline of her talent, charm, and elegance. The hundreds of priceless photographs included are beyond fabulous. The carefully complete descriptions of the movies are filled with more than mere details and trivia. As each page is turned, one receives a revelation of production realities, thought-provoking reviews, and insight into the person ableness of a true screen star legend. I was enthralled from cover to cover. I have always felt I was born about 40 years too late. Fortunately, this treasure has made it possible to feel like having a front-row seat and being backstage at the very same time!”
“As A&E\'s Biography put it, \"She rose from the mean streets of New York\'s Hell\'s Kitchen to become the most famous singing actress in the world. When the pressures of fame became too much, she had the courage to leave Hollywood on her own terms\". Alice Faye was born Alice Jeanne Leppert in NYC on May 5, 1915. She was to become one of Hollywood\'s biggest stars of the late 1930s and early 1940s. She started her career as a singer but later gravitated to film roles. Alice Faye started her career as singer with Rudy Vallee\'s band in the early 1930s in New York. She went with Vallee to Hollywood, when he was able to get a number for her in George White\'s Scandals (1934). When the female star of this film, Lilian Harvey left the set, Faye got her role. In her early years in Hollywood, she looked like Jean Harlow but she changed her style when she became 20th Century Fox\'s reigning singing star in 1936 but starred also in non-musical films.” Alice\'s first role was in the film George White\'s Scandals (1934) in 1934 where she played \"Mona Vale\". Lilian Harvey was set to play the lead role in this film but quit. Alice inherited the part. She went on to star in Tinseltown\'s popular and lucrative cookie-cutter musicals and, with her distinctive contralto, introduced several songs that became pop standards, notably \"You\'ll Never Know\" in the film Hello Frisco, Hello (1943) in 1943.After filming Fallen Angel (1945) in 1945, in which she was very disappointed because many of her best scenes were cut, she walked out on her contract. Her life after Hollywood was charmingly simple. She was married to Hoosier Phil Harris from 1941-1995 in a union that produced two daughters. She had previously been married to Tony Martin for four years. Alice had always said that her family always came before her professional life. She went back to Hollywood to make State Fair (1962) in 1962. At that time, she said \"I don\'t know what happened to the picture business. I\'m sorry I went back to find out. Such a shame\". Her last film was The Magic of Lassie (1978) in 1978 opposite James Stewart. Most of her films are big hits at revival theaters across the country, confirming the power she had in the wonderful performances she gave. Ironically, Alice is more popular in Britain than in the US. Four days after her birthday on May 9, 1998, Alice Faye died in Rancho Mirage, California. She was 83 years old.
