Title: On the Other Hand
Description: Although she has made over 75 movies, Wray will always be identified with the classic film King Kong . Here she tells the rest of the story. Her autobiography is well written in a bright, anecdotal style fueled by her vivid recollections. Sent to California at age 13, she eventually secured a movie contract that initiated a lifetime of theater and film work. Wray recounts the good and bad times and her encounters with many famous personalities. She also sheds light on the early days of filmmaking, including, of course, her role in King Kong . Enjoyable reading and the most detailed account of Wray's life and career available, this is worthwhile for any film collection.
Subjects: King Kong, Silver Screen, Actress, Hollywood, Fay Wray, Actresses
Places: United States
People: Fay Wray
Time periods: 1907-1987