Brooks, Louise - Lulu In Hollywood
A book I have read and reread numerous times.
Except no, it is the Barry Paris biography I have read over and over.
This is an irresistible collection of Hollywood essays.
Incisive profiles of W. C. Fields, the Ziegfield artist extraordinaire, whose talents were butchered in the editing room.
The theatrical dynamo, Humphrey, contrasted with the legend, Bogart, with his tics and mannerisms,
Self-destructive Pepi Lederer, niece of Marion Davies, and parties at the sprawling Hearst estate.
Observations of and advice from the Bennett sisters, girlfriends and rivals.
A book much, much too short from someone who was there when the 1920’s roared.
Not to overlook a wonderful essay on G. W. Pabst.