Tyrone Power The Last Idol, Fred Lawrence Guiles
Tyrone Power The Last Idol, Fred Lawrence Guiles
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Tyrone Power: The Last Idol
Fred Lawrence Guiles Hollywood Collection

Author: Fred Lawrence Guiles

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/19/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Tyrone Power was as versatile in life as he was on the screen. He was a multifaceted man and was the last idol created by the vast star-making machine Twentieth Century Fox. Coming from a family of multi-generational actors, Tyrone Power broke the proverbial mold. His on-screen charisma in the '30s and '40s propelled him to the forefront of must-have actors. His on-screen accomplishments were many, yet he did not hesitate to enter the military when his country went to war. After the war, he continued in his career, but the years took their toll. This look into the actor's life by one of the most renowned Hollywood biographers of all time is a must-have for everyone interested in film, old Hollywood, or acting. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

About Fred Lawrence Guiles

Fred Lawrence Guiles is best known for his biography of Marilyn Monroe. This was followed by Marion Davies, Hanging on in Paradise, Tyrone Power: The Last Idol, and Stan: The Life of Stan Laurel. An educator as well, he taught film history at Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara

While there is some interesting material in this 'biography' it never seems to make up its mind as to whether it is a serious exploration of Power as an actor and movie star or a gossipy expose of his marriages and affairs, never fully satisfying on either level. Disappointingly, for this reader, wh......more

Goodreads review by Rena

While this story of Tyrone Power's life was interesting, it was more like a book report for school. I did not care overly much for the author's writing style. There seemed to be little heart or passion in it. The subject of the book has always been one of my favorite actors and I did feel that knowi......more

Goodreads review by Rick

The Irish-French-American Power was the heir to a great acting dynasty yet struggled to extricate himself from life as Hollywood's greatest pin-up. In its early chapters, this biog is deft, evocative and strikingly-structured, but despite some impressive access, including a wealth of insights from Po......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

An alright bio that linked the generations of the male Powers very well but seemed lacking.......more

Goodreads review by Cata

Leer......more

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