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Olivia De Havilland: Lady Triumphant (Screen Classics),Used
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Legendary actress and twotime Academy Award winner Olivia de Havilland (19162020) is best known for her role as Melanie Wilkes in Gone with the Wind (1939). She often inhabited characters who were delicate, elegant, and refined. At the same time, she was a survivor with a fierce desire to direct her own destiny on and off the screen. She won a lawsuit against Warner Bros. over a contract dispute that changed the studio contract system forever, and is also noted for her long feud with her sister, actress Joan Fontaine.Victoria Amador utilizes extensive interviews and forty years of personal correspondence with de Havilland to present an indepth look at the life and career of this celebrated actress, from her theatrical ambitions at a young age to becoming one of the most wellknown starlets in Tinseltown. Readers are given an inside look at her love affairs with iconic cinema figures such as James Stewart and John Huston, as well as her onscreen partnership with Errol Flynn. Amador also details how de Havilland became the first woman to serve as the president of the Cannes Film Festival in 1965, and showcases how, even in her later years, she remained active but selective in film and television until 1988. A new chapter covers de Havilland's death at the age of 104 in July 2020.Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant is a tribute to one of Hollywood's greatest legendsa lady who evolved from a gentle heroine to a strongwilled, respected, and admired artist.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant'? A: The author of 'Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant' is Victoria Amador.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 31, 2019.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant'? A: The genre of the book is Performing Arts.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant'? A: The book contains 404 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant' is hardcover.
- Q: Is 'Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant' a new book? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover about Olivia de Havilland? A: The book covers Olivia de Havilland's life, career, notable roles, personal relationships, and her legacy in the film industry.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What notable achievements of Olivia de Havilland are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses her Academy Awards, her lawsuit against Warner Bros., and her role as the first female president of the Cannes Film Festival.
- Q: Is there a chapter about Olivia de Havilland's later years? A: Yes, there is a new chapter that covers her life until her passing at the age of 104 in July 2020.