George Arliss
Subtitle: the man who played God
By: Robert M. Fells.
Series: Filmmakers series ;; no. 113
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
Subjects: Arliss, George, 1868-1946.; Actors -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: "By any reasonable expectation, George Arliss should not have succeeded as a star, either on stage or in film, yet he realized a career attained by very few in the performing arts. An actor, author, playwright, and filmmaker, George Arliss won acclaim for his work first on the stage and then as a Hollywood movie star. His films achieved the rare distinction of being both artistic and financial successes. Though he was neither young nor handsome, Arliss found popular acclaim for his many historical characterizations, such as Voltaire, Nathan Rothschild, Cardinal Richelieu, and Benjamin Disraeli."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-266) and index.