Margaret O'Brien: A Career Chronicle and Biography - Softcover

Ellenberger, Allan R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078642155X ISBN 13: 9780786421558

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2004

Synopsis

Among Hollywood's child stars are some talented children, normal and pleasant who find fame in film. Margaret O'Brien is one; her career began in 1941. The fresh-faced moppet quickly became a sensation and won the 1944 Academy Award for Outstanding Child Actress. As Adele in Jane Eyre (1944) and Beth in Little Women (1949), Margaret endeared herself to millions. Despite the strain of growing up on screen, O'Brien continues to perform today. This reference work details O'Brien's remarkable and varied career on stage, screen, and television: it includes a biography and a complete listing of all her film, radio, stage, and television appearances, as well as references to her in magazines and newspapers. Each entry includes complete production information, as well as reviews and behind-the-scenes commentary. Included are forewords by Robert Young and O'Brien herself, who provided much of the information in this book. Dozens of photos, including many from O'Brien's personal collection, illustrate the text and show the varied stages of a career that includes both famous roles and famous friendships.

About this title

Review:

"the detailed entries on each production provide complete cast and technical credits"--Classic Images; "a complete career chronology...[will] keep her fans enraptured"--Film Review; "liberally sprinkled with black-and-white photographs"--Reference Reviews.

About the Author:

Allan R. Ellenberger is the author of numerous books about the cinema. He has written for such publications as Classic Images and Films of the Golden Age. He lives in Hollywood, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 078642155X
• ISBN 13: 9780786421558
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 253