The Brief, Madcap Life of Kay Kendall
British starlet Kay Kendall started in show business at the age  of 11. Unfortunately, most of her films were box-office flops  that received mixed reviews about her performance, a reality  that did not deter Kendall from pursuing her desire to become a  star. Kendall was likable, easily attracting friends and  admirers; she had a longtime relationship with Charlie  Chaplain's son Sydney and dated some minor royalty. Her  scandalous affair and eventual marriage to Rex Harrison helped  boost Kay's struggling career, but her untimely death from  leukemia ended her dreams of stardom. Golden, author of  biographies on Jean Harlow and Theda Bara, has joined with  Kendall's sister to write the first biography of this beautiful,  ambitious woman. Golden's writing style is concise and evenly  paced, and she uses firsthand information from the actress's  family and friends. Although American audiences may not be  familiar with Kendall, this is an enjoyable read. Purchase where  there is an interest in show-business biographies. Rosalind  Dayen, Broward Cty. South Regional Lib., Pembroke Pines, FLCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.