Include Me Out: My Life from Goldwyn to Broadway
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Book Overview
In classic Hollywood tradition, Farley Granger, a high school senior, was discovered by Sam Goldwyn's casting director in an off-Hollywood Boulevard play. Granger describes how he learned his craft as he went on to star in a number of films, giving an insider's view of working with Hitchcock on "Strangers on a Train" and "Rope," Luchino Visconti on "Senso," and Nick Ray on "They Live by Night."He is eloquent about his bisexuality and tells of affairs with Patricia Neal, Arthur Laurents, Shelley Winters, Leonard Bernstein and Ava Gardner and his involvement with Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford, and Tyrone Power.Granger recreates his legendary struggle to break his contract with Goldwyn. He had to buy his way out to work on Broadway. He describes the early days of live television and working with Julie Harris, Christopher Plummer, Helen Hayes, and Claire Bloom. He captures the thrill of acting on the stage with Janice Rule, June Havoc, Larry Hagman, Barbara Cook, and the National Repertory Theatre, where his determination paid off with an OBIE for his work in "Tally & Son."Granger's delightful and elegant memoir captures the extravangance of Hollywood's Golden Age-and provides colorful portraits of many of its major players.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312357737
ISBN13:9780312357733
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:St. Martin's Press
Length:255 Pages
Weight:1.18 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Totally enjoyable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This "tell all" book from a truly talented guy is fun, interesting and a really good read. Farley reveals some of the truths of being a star in the 40's and 50's and his rejection of the mainstream for someting more creative.
What a lovely gift to myself!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
While I read a LOT of books, about different issues, this one was a real winner. Total enjoyment! Had to get it because my sister had such a crush on Farley Granger in High School and had his photo hung in her locker. The book was a pleasure to read and remember those days. Also there is an insight in the operational mechanics of producing plays, movies and even up to television. Mr Granger had wonderful stories of his travels and food! This book was a delight.
One of the best showbiz memoirs ever!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that as a teenager -- many years ago -- I was an avid fan of the handsome young actor. And now I'm an even more avid fan of his memoir, which I found impossible to put down! At times, I'd wondered "what ever happened to Farley Granger," as I'm sure many others did, too. In this absolutely fascinating book, we find out just about everything that ever happened to him. It's extremely well-written, with a refreshing lack of vanity -- and although he "tells all" about his bisexuality and the many liaisons he had over the years with famous people, it's done in a non-prurient way. The stories are subtly sexy, much like Mr. Granger's screen persona. The reader will come away feeling that he has really gotten to know this underrated actor -- and happy that he has found his true love, the stage, after the years of working for Sam Goldwyn in some rather underwhelming movies. Bravo, Mr. Granger -- after reading your book, my teenage crush has turned into the real thing!
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