Gloria Jean: A Little Bit of Heaven by Scott Macgillivray, Jan MacGillivray

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Here is the first book-length biography of Gloria Jean, one of Hollywood's finest performers, who starred in film, radio, stage, nightclub, and television productions. And what a story it is! This is the first in-depth profile of her public and private life.

You'll read about her co-stars, including Bing Crosby, Groucho Marx, Donald O'Connor, and Mel Tormé...go behind the scenes on the set of Never Give a Sucker an Even Break and meet W. C. Fields, her "Uncle Bill"...follow her memorable show-business career with its breathtaking heights and heartbreaking depths, guided-and sometimes misguided-by the studio...enjoy dozens of rare photos from Gloria Jean's personal collection...browse vintage posters and lobby cards.

As a special treat for film buffs, you'll see actual frame enlargements of never-before-seen screen tests...and discover three lost Gloria Jean feature films, documented here for the first time anywhere!

The first full-length biography of a gifted film and singing star of the '40s and '50s. Gloria Jean Schoonover, more popularly known and remembered by her professional name, Gloria Jean, had a rich life in Hollywood. The authors, an experienced husband-and-wife film-historian team, bring great sensitivity and authority to their subject, and Gloria Jean herself provides fascinating anecdotes of her career, which has, unfortunately, been largely forgotten by the general moviegoer. Nearly 50 pages of photographs-including movie stills and posters, and publicity photos-augment the text, as well as a complete list of her movies, musicals and music. A must-read for film buffs that will hopefully stimulate further discussion of Gloria Jean's work.
—(Kirkus Discoveries)

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