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Edmond O'Brien - by Derek Sculthorpe (Paperback)

Edmond O'Brien - by  Derek Sculthorpe (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Edmond O'Brien made an impact in a series of iconic noir films. This first in-depth study of O'Brien charts his life and career from the Broadway stage to Hollywood in its heyday and the rise of television, revealing a devoted family man dedicated to his craft"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Edmond O'Brien made a series of iconic noir films. From a man reporting his own murder in <i>D.O.A.</i> (1949) to the conflicted title character in <i>The Bigamist</i> (1953), he portrayed the confusion of the postwar Everyman. His memorable roles spanned genres from Shakespeare to westerns and comedies--he also turned his hand to directing. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as the harassed press agent Oscar Muldoon in Joseph Mankiewicz's bitter Cinderella fable <i>The Barefoot Contessa</i> (1954). This first in-depth study of O'Brien charts his life and career from Broadway to Hollywood and to the rise of television, revealing a devoted family man dedicated to his craft.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A rich portrait of a compelling dramatic artist."--<i>Pop Culture Classics</i>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Derek Sculthorpe</b>, an archives assistant and researcher, has written plays, short stories and articles. He lives in Leeds, Yorkshire.

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