The Whole Truth and Nothing But

Hedda Hopper, James Brough

Published by Doubleday, 1963

About this Item

First Edition (Stated) Signed by the author and inscribed to her sister Margaret. (Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from 2000). VERY GOOD minus in a good minus mylar protected dust jacket. Binding is solid with no cracks. Edges and corners of cloth cover are rubbed. 331 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm. . . . . . *The Whole Truth and Nothing But* by Hedda Hopper, co-written with James Brough and published by Doubleday in 1963, is a memoir chronicling Hopper's extraordinary career in Hollywood. Hopper, who began as an actress in the silent film era, rose to greater fame as a powerful gossip columnist with a massive readership. The book provides revealing personal anecdotes and insights into the private and public lives of Hollywood's most famous stars?including Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, and Charlie Chaplin?while reflecting on the allure, scandals, and challenges of celebrity life. Hopper also details her legendary feud with rival columnist Louella Parsons and shares her unique perspective on the rise and transformation of Hollywood from its studio system origins through its more tumultuous later years. The memoir offers an accessible, behind-the-scenes look at movie stars, industry intrigue, and the nature of fame itself during one of Hollywood?s most fascinating periods.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Whole Truth and Nothing But
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Publication Date: 1963
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography