Ann Dvorak [electronic resource] : Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel /
Rice, Christina,1974-
Possessing a unique beauty and refined acting skills, Ann Dvorak (1911--1979) found success in Hollywood at a time when many actors were still struggling to adapt to the era of talkies. Seemingly destined for A-list fame, critics touted her as ""Hollywood's New Cinderella"" after film mogul Howard Hughes cast her as Cesca in the gangster film Scarface (1932). Dvorak's journey to superstardom was derailed when she walked out on her contractual obligations to Warner Bros. for an extended honeymoon. Later, she initiated a legal dispute over her contract, an action that was unprecedented at a t
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Possessing a unique beauty and refined acting skills, Ann Dvorak (1911--1979) found success in Hollywood at a time when many actors were still struggling to adapt to the era of talkies. Seemingly destined for A-list fame, critics touted her as ""Hollywood's New Cinderella"" after film mogul Howard Hughes cast her as Cesca in the gangster film Scarface (1932). Dvorak's journey to superstardom was derailed when she walked out on her contractual obligations to Warner Bros. for an extended honeymoon. Later, she initiated a legal dispute over her contract, an action that was unprecedented at a t
Includes filmography.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Vaudeville days -- Child actress -- Schoolgirl -- Chorus cutie -- Scarface -- Hollywood's new Cinderella -- Mrs. Leslie Fenton -- Sold down the river -- Happy vagabonds -- Prodigal daughter -- Warner workhorse -- Life off camera -- Suspended contract player -- Legal eagle -- Freelance artist -- War -- Ann of all trades -- Shell shocked -- Career girl -- Broadway bound -- Seasoned professional -- Enter Nick Wade -- Hawaiian hopeful -- The end of everything -- Epilogue.
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Dvorak, Ann, 1912-1979.
Motion picture actors and actresses