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Ida Lupino : A Biography by William Donati (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity Press of Kentucky
ISBN-100813109825
ISBN-139780813109824
eBay Product ID (ePID)1631163
Product Key Features
Number of Pages360 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIda Lupino : a Biography
Publication Year2000
SubjectWomen, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorWilliam Donati
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN95-035549
ReviewsIn William Donati's masterful Ida Lupino: A Biography , the author uncovers the life and loves of a true original, who grooved to the beat of her own distinct drum. 'I'm mad they say,' Lupino once told a reporter. 'I am temperamental and dizzy and disagreeable. Well, let them talk. Only one person can hurt me. Her name is Ida Lupino.', "Lupino is doubtless the most prolific woman director ever to have worked in Hollywood.-- Barbara Sharres, The Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago" -- Barbara Sharres, The Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago, "A feminist filmmaker long before the modern feminist movement.-- American Bookseller" -- American Bookseller, "Like one of Lupino's own films (and Lupino's own performances), Donati's book packs much into a small space. It is a gripping read.-- Audience Magazine" -- Audience Magazine, Lets an icon of women's filmmaking emerge as a full-fledged human being, social crusader, and artist., "Lets an icon of women's filmmaking emerge as a full-fledged human being, social crusader, and artist." -- Kirkus Reviews, A true pioneer.... Her work is resilient, with a remarkable empathy for the fragile and heartbroken., "Lets an icon of women's filmmaking emerge as a full-fledged human being, social crusader, and artist.-- Kirkus Reviews" -- Kirkus Reviews, "A true pioneer.... Her work is resilient, with a remarkable empathy for the fragile and heartbroken." -- Martin Scorsese, New York Times Magazine, "The first major biography of this great dame who helped make 'hard-boiled' an adjective not so readily affixed to an egg." -- Vanity Fair, "Lupino is doubtless the most prolific woman director ever to have worked in Hollywood." -- Barbara Sharres, The Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago, "A true pioneer.... Her work is resilient, with a remarkable empathy for the fragile and heartbroken.-- Martin Scorsese, New York Times Magazine" -- Martin Scorsese, New York Times Magazine, "Donati adores his subject but doesn't shrink from showing blemishes.-- Publishers Weekly" -- Publishers Weekly, The first major biography of this great dame who helped make 'hard-boiled' an adjective not so readily affixed to an egg., Like one of Lupino's own films (and Lupino's own performances), Donati's book packs much into a small space. It is a gripping read., "Like one of Lupino's own films (and Lupino's own performances), Donati's book packs much into a small space. It is a gripping read." -- Audience Magazine, "The first major biography of this great dame who helped make 'hard-boiled' an adjective not so readily affixed to an egg.-- Vanity Fair" -- Vanity Fair
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal791.43028092
Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Credits Prologue 1. Drama in Her Veins 2. Like a Little Queen 3. Louis 4. The Years of Glory 5. The Hard Way 6. Devotion 7. The Breakup 8. Deep Valley 9. Collie 10. Filmakers 11. Howard 12. The Turning Point 13. The Long Goodbye 14. Mr. Adams and Eve 15. Mother 16. Alone 17. Madame Director 18. A Critical Appraisal Appendix: Ida Lupino's Career Notes Sources Index
Synopsis"Ida Lupino (1918-1995) was more than a gorgeous image of film noir in the forties and fifties who starred in classics such as They Drive By Night, High Sierra, and Road House. Lupino also evolved into one of Hollywood's earliest female directors whose work was described by Martin Scorsese as ""resilient, with a remarkable empathy for the fragile and heartbroken."" William Donati chronicles the dramatic life of one of Hollywood's most prolific, substantive, and innovative artists, both behind and in front of the camera.", Guerrilla insurgencies continue to rage across the globe, fueled by ethnic and religious conflict and the easy availability of weapons. Reflecting the massive global movement of population from the countryside to cities, guerrilla conflict in urban areas,, British-born actress, singer, director, and producer Ida Lupino (1918-1995) cut one of the most alluring profiles of any Hollywood persona during the forties and fifties. The star of classic films such as They Drive by Night (1940), High Sierra (1941), and Road House (1948), she was a stalwart of the screen throughout her early career and frequently received top billing ahead of stars such as Humphrey Bogart. While her talent was undeniable, her insistence on taking only roles she felt would challenge her professionally often put her at odds with the demands of studio executives. It was in those periods of frustration and suspension as an actor that Lupino fostered a talent for the filmmaking process. In a bold decision for a woman of the era, she founded her own independent production company where she became widely regarded as one of the most prolific filmmakers working at the height of the Hollywood studio system. She has been described by fellow directors such as Martin Scorsese as "resilient, with a remarkable empathy for the fragile and heartbroken." William Donati's Ida Lupino: A Biography chronicles the dramatic life of one of Hollywood's most substantive and innovative artists who lived her life unapologetically both behind and in front of the camera. Now considered a classic biography of an amazing talent, Vanity Fair praised the book as "masterful." Celebrating 27 years in print, this edition has a new cover, all new photographs, and a poignant preface by the author.
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- 24 May, 2024
The Go-to bio for Ida Lupino
A very comprehensive biography and author does a good job making it an interesting read as compared to some classic Hollywood bios I've read which read like a list of films they've been in.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Oct, 2022
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took over a month for me to get the product. not pleasedplesed with the product. tookl over a month to arrive. not pleased with thatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
