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CLAUDE RAINS: AN ACTOR'S VOICE (SCREEN CLASSICS) By David J. Skal W/ ARC Papers
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- Book Title
- Claude Rains: An Actor's Voice (Screen Classics)
- ISBN-10
- 0813124328
- ISBN
- 9780813124322
- Subject Area
- Biography & Autobiography, Performing Arts
- Publication Name
- Claude Rains : an Actor's Voice
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Subject
- Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Series
- Screen Classics Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 25.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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Born into the English working class, Claude Rains (1889-1967) overcame a severe speech impediment to become a fixture of the London theater scene. Rains's personal life was as dramatic as his work onstage: to end his second marriage while masking his wife's alcoholism, he staged an episode of infidelity, though the ensuing scandal made it difficult for him to find work. In 1926 he immigrated to America where, despite what Rains described as the worst screen test of all time, he was hired by director James Whale to play the title role in an adaptation of H. G. Wells's The Invisible Man, a tour-de-force depending completely on his vocal skills. In Claude Rains: An Actor's Voice, noted author David J. Skal illustrates how Rains's talents were well suited to Hollywood's studio system, allowing him to become one of cinema's best known character actors. He lent his commanding presence to such landmark films as Casablanca, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Notorious, and Lawrence of Arabia and was nominated for four Academy Awards, Bette Davis considered him her favorite acting partner. Drawing on over thirty hours of newly released audio interviews with Rains and enriched by daughter Jessica Rains's contributions, Claude Rains is an intimate portrait and the first full biography of this gifted actor.
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Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
0813124328
ISBN-13
9780813124322
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65669116
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Claude Rains : an Actor's Voice
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year
2008
Series
Screen Classics Ser.
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
25.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2008-026317
Lc Classification Number
Pn2287.R225s53 2008
Reviews
Most movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal's biography, written with Rains' daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome-and justified-reassessments of his gifts., "Well-researched, competently written biography of the English actor." -- Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican, ""It's a fast, compelling read, leaving readers to reach their own conclusions."--Expressionmilwaukee.com" -- Expressmilwaukee.com, "This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reveals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend." -- Larry Cox, Tucson Citizen, "[Claude Rains] was witty, amusing, and beautiful. And thoroughly enchanting to be with. And brilliant."--Bette Davis, ""This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reeals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend."--Tuscan Citizen" -- Larry Cox, Tucson Citizen, "A comprehensive, breezily written guide to a consummate gentleman and an ever-diligent pro." -- The Post and Courier, ""[Claude Rains] was perfect. There's a very small group of actors who seemingly never made a mistake: Walter Huston, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda, and Claude Rains."--Roddy McDowall" -- Roddy McDowall, ""Well-researched, competently written biography of the English actor."--Robert Nott, Sante Fe New Mexican" -- Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican, "Most movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal's biography, written with Rains' daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome -- and justified -- reassessments of his gifts." -- Scott Eyman, Cox News Service, This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reveals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend., "[Claude Rains] was perfect. There's a very small group of actors who seemingly never made a mistake: Walter Huston, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda, and Claude Rains."--Roddy McDowall, Most movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal�s biography, written with Rains� daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome�and justified�reassessments of his gifts., ""Most movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal's biography, written with Rains' daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome -- and justified -- reassessments of his gifts."--Scott Eyman, Cox News Service" -- Scott Eyman, Cox News Service, �[Claude Rains] was perfect. There�s a very small group of actors who seemingly never made a mistake: Walter Huston, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda, and Claude Rains.�--Roddy McDowall, �[Claude Rains] was witty, amusing, and beautiful. And thoroughly enchanting to be with. And brilliant.�--Bette Davis, ""Claude Rains was a consummate actor whose remarkable life and career has been covered in fascinating detail in this book"--Kevin Brownlow" -- Kevin Brownlow, ""A comprehensive, breezily written guide to a consummate gentleman and an ever-dlligent pro."--The Post and Courier" -- The Post and Courier, ""The book has an excellent appendix detailing Rain's theatre and film work, and a good bibliography and index."--Mary of Many Colors" -- Mary of Many Colors, "The book has an excellent appendix detailing Rain's theatre and film work, and a good bibliography and index." -- Mary of Many Colors, "It's a fast, compelling read, leaving readers to reach their own conclusions." -- Expressmilwaukee.com, ""[Claude Rains] was witty, amusing, and beautiful. And thoroughly enchanting to be with. And brilliant."--Bette Davis" -- Bette Davis
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Decimal
791.4302/8092 B
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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