The Films Of Ginger Rogers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Few stars of Hollywood's Golden Age radiated the effortless glamour and versatility of Ginger Rogers — dancer, comedienne, and dramatic actress all at once — and The Films of Ginger Rogers by Homer Dickens presents the most comprehensive visual chronicle of her extraordinary screen career. From her early pre-Code appearances to her Oscar-winning dramatic turn in Kitty Foyle and her legendary, seemingly gravity-defying partnership with Fred Astaire, Dickens meticulously details each film in Rogers' vast catalogue, complete with cast and crew credits, striking production stills, and incisive commentary that brings each production vividly to life. Dickens writes with the authority of a dedicated film historian, presenting Rogers not merely as a Hollywood icon but as a craftsperson of rare skill whose contributions to cinema have often been overshadowed by her more celebrated co-stars. His work sits firmly within the celebrated Citadel Film Series tradition — a benchmark reference for classic Hollywood enthusiasts and serious scholars alike — offering a curated, authoritative filmography that illuminates the full arc of a career spanning four decades. For anyone who has ever marvelled at Rogers gliding across the silver screen, this volume raises one irresistible question: how much of that magic have you truly seen?
Author: Homer Dickens
Format: Paperback
Published: 1980, The Citadel Press, Secaucus, N.J.
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few stars of Hollywood's Golden Age radiated the effortless glamour and versatility of Ginger Rogers — dancer, comedienne, and dramatic actress all at once — and The Films of Ginger Rogers by Homer Dickens presents the most comprehensive visual chronicle of her extraordinary screen career. From her early pre-Code appearances to her Oscar-winning dramatic turn in Kitty Foyle and her legendary, seemingly gravity-defying partnership with Fred Astaire, Dickens meticulously details each film in Rogers' vast catalogue, complete with cast and crew credits, striking production stills, and incisive commentary that brings each production vividly to life. Dickens writes with the authority of a dedicated film historian, presenting Rogers not merely as a Hollywood icon but as a craftsperson of rare skill whose contributions to cinema have often been overshadowed by her more celebrated co-stars. His work sits firmly within the celebrated Citadel Film Series tradition — a benchmark reference for classic Hollywood enthusiasts and serious scholars alike — offering a curated, authoritative filmography that illuminates the full arc of a career spanning four decades. For anyone who has ever marvelled at Rogers gliding across the silver screen, this volume raises one irresistible question: how much of that magic have you truly seen?