Dimensions
179 x 228 x 22mm
Sexy. Strong. Stylish. More than just a pretty face, each of the actresses celebrated in this book brought a legendary presence to the movies and made a powerful and enduring mark on film history, while helping to define roles for women on and off the screen.
Produced by Turner Classic Movies and the focus of a month-long film festival on TCM – broadcast on cable and satellite systems around the world – 'Leading Ladies' features 50 unforgettable actresses of the studio era. Engaging and thoroughly researched, each actress profile includes an insightful career overview, annotated list of essential films, style notes, behind the scenes facts, Academy Awards nominations and wins, playful trivia such as astrological sign, and stills, posters, and glamourous publicity shots.
The book also includes a foreword by TCM primetime host Robert Osborne, an introduction by noted film writer Molly Haskell, and a full filmography for each actress.
