Gloria Jean: A Little Bit of Heaven

By Scott MacGillivray and Jan MacGillivray

Book Overview

Here is the first book-length biography of Gloria Jean, one of Hollywood's finest performers, who starred in film, radio, stage, nightclub, and television productions. And what a story it is This is the first in-depth profile of her public and private life.

You'll read about her co-stars, including Bing Crosby, Groucho Marx, Donald O'Connor, and Mel Torm go behind the scenes on the set of Never Give a Sucker an Even Break and meet W. C. Fields, her "Uncle Bill" follow her memorable show-business career with its breathtaking heights and heartbreaking depths, guided-and sometimes misguided-by the studio enjoy dozens of rare photos from Gloria Jean's personal collection browse vintage posters and lobby cards.

As a special treat for film buffs, you'll see actual frame enlargements of never-before-seen screen tests and discover three lost Gloria Jean feature films, documented here for the first time anywhere

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595674542
• ISBN13: 9780595674541
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"