Margaret Sullavan : the life and career of a reluctant star /

"In 1933, Margaret Sullavan made her film debut and was an overnight sensation. For the next three decades, she enchanted audiences and critics in any medium she chose-film, theater, television-and was regarded as one of the foremost dramatic actresses. Off screen, she epitomized the Southern B...

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Main Author: Rinella, Michael D., 1962- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
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505 0 |a Introduction. Clarity of vision -- Untamed spirit -- Frolicking with the players -- Local girl makes good -- The Volstead Ingénue steps out -- The winter of their discontent -- In search of a good play -- "Discovered" by Stahl -- Creating a movie star -- A reluctant star takes flight -- Encountering Hollywood's great romanticist -- Round two with Henry Fonda -- Wyler's pet peeve -- Shades of scarlett -- The "showmanship" of Margaret Sullavan -- Final round with Henry Fonda -- The best of both worlds -- Time out for a feud -- Broken promises -- Triumphant return to the screen -- Jimmy and hot apple pie -- Balancing motherhood and career -- At the peak of her artistry -- The approaching storm -- Taking a bold stand -- No small- time affair -- Farewell to universal -- Fulfilling her obligations -- The "voice" that rocked Broadway -- Period of uncertainty -- Long-awaited return to the screen -- Renewed interest -- The happiest time -- Deeper into despair -- The final bow -- Preserving the legacy. 
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