In this biography, the author uncovers startling new facts and argues that MGM knew the real story of Bern's death—that an estranged, mentally ill common-law wife murdered him. MGM understood that the earlier spouse rendered Bern's marriage to Harlow, its fastest-rising star, ambiguous if not bigamous, so the studio staged a suicide and embarked on a very public tarnishing of his memory. Included are 93 rare photos, many lost for decades, along with three appendices examining the handwriting on an alleged suicide note and Bern's will and estate.
In this biography, the author uncovers startling new facts and argues that MGM knew the real story of Bern's death—that an estranged, mentally ill common-law wife murdered him. MGM understood that the earlier spouse rendered Bern's marriage to Harlow, its fastest-rising star, ambiguous if not bigamous, so the studio staged a suicide and embarked on a very public tarnishing of his memory. Included are 93 rare photos, many lost for decades, along with three appendices examining the handwriting on an alleged suicide note and Bern's will and estate.
Paul Bern: The Life and Famous Death of the MGM Director and Husband of Harlow
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Paul Bern: The Life and Famous Death of the MGM Director and Husband of Harlow
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780786439638 |
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| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication date: | 01/23/2009 |
| Pages: | 396 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |