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All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson
Published [2018] by Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, New York, NY
ISBN 9780062408853
Bib Id 2232541
Edition First edition.
Description xxii, 469 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : portraits ; 24 cm
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2018-188285
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9780062408853 (hardcover) $29.00
0062408852
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B Hudson G
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All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson
Edition
First edition.
Publication Information
[2018] by Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, New York, NY :
Description
xxii, 469 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : portraits ; 24 cm
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Soon to be a major motion picture.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-455) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Winnetka -- Green gin -- A unique appeal -- Universal -- "We want Hudson!" -- Double technicolor -- Is Rock Hudson afraid of marriage? -- Giant -- Written on the wind -- A farewell to arms -- The tarnished angels -- Pillow talk -- Strange bedfellows -- SEconds -- Whistling away the dark -- McMillan & wife -- Blue snow -- Christian -- This is your life.
Summary
Worshiped by moviegoers and beloved by his colleagues, Hudson appeared to have it all. He grew up poor in Winnetka, Illinois; was abandoned by his biological father, abused by an alcoholic stepfather, and controlled by his domineering mother. After signing with the powerful but predatory agent Henry Willson, Hudson was transformed, gaining a wholesome, straight arrow screen image was at odds with his closeted homosexuality. In 1985 the public learned that the actor was battling AIDS. Griffin draws on interviews with co-stars, family members and former companions to create a complete and nuanced portrait of one of the most fascinating stars in cinema history. -- adapted from information provided.
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