Golden Boy: The Untold Story of William Holden

by Bob Thomas

Book Overview

When William Holden was found dead at sixty-three, all America mourned and wondered what had driven it's Golden Boy to the alcoholic binges that in the end cost him his life. Golden Boy is the story... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312336977
• ISBN13: 9780312336974
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Poor Guy.

Holden was such a great actor, but a poor family man. Alcohol is the demon here.

Underrated Actor

William Holden is one of the most underrated actors of Hollywood. Evidence by far is that this is the only book on his life. The book is a heartfelt tribute to what appears to be a caring, thoughtful and professional actor who always remembered the ensemble of people who helped him reach stardom. It is also a very sad tale of a person who never overcame his demons and was finally killed by them. His life and career were cut short and it is our loss.