Betty Grable: A Bio-Bibliography

by Larry E. Billman

Overview

This reference work provides a comprehensive record of the life and career of Betty Grable. The book begins with a biography that presents and discusses the most significant events in Grable's life. The chronology that follows summarizes her career in capsule form. The succeeding chapters provide a detailed account of Grable's performances in various media, including films, television, radio, stage, nightclubs, videos, and records. The entries in these sections succinctly present the facts concerning each of Grable's performances and offer insightful commentary. The volume concludes with a list of Grable memorabilia, a section of miscellaneous information, and an annotated bibliography of books and articles containing extensive or unique material about Grable and her career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313281563
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/16/1993
Series:	Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts , #40
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

LARRY BILLMAN is a writer, director, and producer of live entertainment in international theme parks. His previous publications include numerous scripts.

Table of Contents

Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Biography
Chronology
Filmography
Television Appearances
Radio Appearances
Stage Appearances
Nightclub Appearances
Videography
Discography
Collectibles
Miscellaneous
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

Documents all phases of Grable's career: her films, her work on television, on radio, on stage and in nightclubs, including video- and discographies. All entries offer production data, synopsis or description, sample reviews and the author's comments, and are cross- referenced. Provides a 27-page biography and brief chronology of events, a list of Grable memorabilia and an annotated bibliography. With 12 b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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