Francis X.Bushman: Biography and Filmography - Hardcover

Maturi, Richard J.; Maturi, Mary Buckingham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 078640485X ISBN 13: 9780786404858

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 1998

Synopsis

From contemporary sources and conversations with many of Bushman's surviving relatives, this is the compelling tale of one of Hollywood's first superstars and how his career laid the foundation for the matinee idols who followed.

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Review:

"a complete homage to a one-of-a-kind performer...authentic"--The Silents Majority On-Line Journal

Synopsis:

With photos and other memorabilia from relatives of this early megastar, the Maturis chronicle Bushman's career: from being arguably the cinema's first male heartthrob, to his divorce and remarriage in 1918 that virtually ended his career (excepting a brief comeback in the 1925 Ben-Hur ). Lists his film, radio, and television appearances; summarize

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 078640485X
• ISBN 13: 9780786404858
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 254