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Mike Connolly And The Manly Art Of Hollywood Gossip
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In 1954, Mike Connolly, The Gay Gossip Columnist For The Hollywood Reporter From 1951 To 1966, Was Described By Newsweek As 'Probably The Most Influential Columnist Inside The Movie Colony,' The One Writer 'Who Gets The Pick Of Trade Items, The Industry Rumors, The Policy And Casting Switches.' He Was Indeed One Of The Most Talented And Influential Members Of The Hollywood Press Of His Time, And His Column, For Those Who Could Read Between The Lines, Was A Daily Chronicle Of Gay Goingson. Fifty Years Later, His Cumulative Output Is A Virtually Untapped Lode Of Gay Hollywood History.Mike Connolly'S Life And Work Are The Focus Of This Book. It Considers His Formative Years, His Preworld War Ii Life At The University Of Illinois And In Chicago, And The Ways In Which The Homosexual Community In Hollywood Lived Lives Both Secretive And Open In The Forties, Fifties And Sixties. It Also Examines The Literary Merit, Power And Newsworthiness Of Connolly'S 'Rambling Reporter' Column In The Hollywood Reporter And Its Significance As A Chronicle Of Gay Hollywood Life; The Previously Unexplored Role Of Connolly'S Column In The Hollywood Blacklist And How His Anticommunist Crusade Was Rooted In His Earlier Campaign To Close Down The Brothels In His College Town; And How His Life Informed His Column And His Column Shaped His Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mike Connolly and the Manly Art of Hollywood Gossip'? A: The book focuses on the life and work of Mike Connolly, a prominent gay gossip columnist in Hollywood, exploring his formative years, career, and the impact of his column on gay Hollywood history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mike Connolly and the Manly Art of Hollywood Gossip' is Val Holley.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 26, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 206 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding Hollywood's homosexual community? A: The book examines the secretive and open lives of the homosexual community in Hollywood during the forties, fifties, and sixties, as well as the significance of Connolly's column during that time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in LGBTQ+ history? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into gay Hollywood history and the life of an influential LGBTQ+ figure, making it suitable for readers interested in this topic.
- Q: What makes Mike Connolly's column significant in Hollywood history? A: Connolly's column is significant for its role as a chronicle of gay life in Hollywood, its literary merit, and its influence during the Hollywood blacklist era.