Too Fast, Too Short: The Life of Diana Barrymore

American actress and socialite Diana Barrymore (1921-1960) was a figure often overshadowed by her famous lineage and tragic narrative. In Too Fast, Too Short: The Life of Diana Barrymore, author Jennifer Ann Redmond illuminates Barrymore's complex world, revealing a woman caught between the glittering facade of Hollywood and the dark shadows of her personal struggles.

That she was the confused, neglected daughter of legendary actor John Barrymore is common knowledge. Just as central to Bar...