Lee Remick: A Bio-Bibliography

by Barry Rivadue

Overview

Lee Remick's ascent as an actress was swift and distinguished. At age 24 she attained stardom in Anatomy of a Murder (1959), and was nominated as Best Actress three years later for her role in Days of Wine and Roses (1962). In the second half of her career, she found her most prolific and rewarding opportunities in television. This book chronicles her life and work in extensive detail, with entries for all her performances.

The opening biography overviews her life and discusses her illustrious career. A chronology summarizes her life and work in capsule form. The chapters that follow trace her work in various media, with individual chapters devoted to her stage, film, and television careers. Entries in each chapter provide full information for all of her performances, including cast and credit information, plot synopses, excerpts from reviews, and commentary. An extensive annotated bibliography makes this reference a detailed resource for people seeking additional information about Remick's work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313284472
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/10/1995
Series:	Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts , #64
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

BARRY RIVADUE is a freelance writer. His previous books include Mary Martin: A Bio-Bibliography (1991) and Alice Faye: A Bio-Bibliography (1990), both published by Greenwood Press.

Table of Contents

Biography
Chronology
Photo Essay
Film
Television
Stage
Discography
Annotated Bibliography
Appendix I
Appendix II
General Index

Editorial Reviews

A 27-page biographical sketch and a chronology are followed by documentation on Remick's career in film, television, and on stage, along with a discography. An annotated bibliography documents published references on her from 1953 through 1994. Appendices list awards she received and archives containing significant material on her career. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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