Hope
Subtitle: entertainer of the century
By: Richard Zoglin
Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 565
ISBN-13: 9781439140277
Subjects: Comedians; Biography
Description: Draws on exclusive reporting to honor Bob Hope's top-rated successes while discussing such topics as his secret first marriage, stint in reform school and ambivalent relationships with fellow stars.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-531), filmography (pages 533-535) and index.
Table of contents: title: The making of an entertainer. Opening ; Vaudeville ; Broadway; title: Inventing comedy. Hollywood ; Actor; title: Finding a mission. War ; Peace; title: Inventing stardom. Television ; Ambassador ; King; title: Losing his grip. Patriot ; Partisan; title: Ensuring the legacy. Restoration ; Legend.