A Private View
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Irene Mayer came to Hollywood when she was ten. Her childhood was populated with legendary names as her father, Louis B., practically created the movie industry. But life at the Mayers' was not lived... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0394401921
ISBN13:9780394401928
Release Date:May 1983
Publisher:Alfred A. Knopf
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.79 lbs.
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Great ,,,,candid
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I waited many years to find this book new. Great reading on when Hollywood was in it's prime. Buy It
Old Hollywood
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Irene Mayer Selznick's memoir is told with candor, humor and insight. It's a delightful trip as she takes you behind the scenes for a 'private view' of Hollywood's royal families. This was a time when the old Hollywood foundation was being laid, and it became almost another world power, with Louis B. Mayer as its undisputed demigod. Carolyn Kingsley, author
The story of movies and Broadway in the 20th century
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Irene Mayer Selznick was born in the right place and at the right time. She saw her father, Louis B. Mayer, rise from New England film exhibitor during the silent era to studio boss at MGM. She was there for the rise, and eventual fall, of her husband, David Selznick. She produced plays on Broadway, including working with Elia Kazan while he was naming names for HUAC. And through it all she kept her eyes opened and brings us along with her. This book is a gem!
Fascinating account of a life in the hayday of Hollywood
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed Irene Selznick's autobiography. I found it to be a very honest, non-judgmental, and soul-searching account of her life. It was fascinating to read about her upbringing as the daughter of one of THE tycons in Hollywood, then her marriage to another and then her life independent from both of them. Impressive how she found her path to her own artistic voice and came to produce world-renowned theater productions on Broadway (including Streetcar w/ Brando.) Above all, I got a sense of the courage this woman must have had on her life's path. Courage that is inspiring and contagious. I can only recommend this book!
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