Description
As cute as lace pants..."" An alluring blonde with a uniquely seductive voice, Claire Trevor is chiefly remembered now for her many femme fatale roles in a series of iconic noirs such as Murder, My Sweet (1944) and Raw Deal (1948). However she was a versatile actress not trapped by genre who brought a rare emotional depth to her art. She was moving as the outcast prostitute Dallas in John Ford's classic Stagecoach (1939) but was effective in such diverse roles as the ambitious tennis mother in Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951), or as the embittered landowner's wife in William Wellman's overlooked gem My Man and I (1952). Four times Oscar nominated, she deservedly won for her portrayal of broken down gangster's moll Gaye Dawn in Key Largo (1948), humiliated into singing for a drink in one of the most memorable scenes of classic cinema.
This book provides a comprehensive discussion of her life and career. My aim is to generate renewed interest in Claire Trevor and to elevate her to her deserved position as one of the finest actresses of her generation.
About the Author
Derek Sculthorpe, an archives assistant and researcher, has written plays, short stories and articles. He lives in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Reviews
"I enjoyed reading this book very much. The 65 photos are all excellent.... The title says it all Sculthorpe uses a myriad of sources to give the versatile performer her due.... 2019 Best Film Noir Book"-Classic Images; "well-researched...[a] welcome contribution to a movement documenting the life and career of stars who might otherwise remain neglected... valuable...a fascinating exploration of Trevor's work"-Film International; "well written and entertaining...enlightening and fascinating biography...years of painstaking research...entertaining and informative"-James L. Neibaur, writer.
Book Information
ISBN 9781476671932
Author Derek Sculthorpe
Format Paperback
Page Count 198
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 350g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 7mm
This book provides a comprehensive discussion of her life and career. My aim is to generate renewed interest in Claire Trevor and to elevate her to her deserved position as one of the finest actresses of her generation.
About the Author
Derek Sculthorpe, an archives assistant and researcher, has written plays, short stories and articles. He lives in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Reviews
"I enjoyed reading this book very much. The 65 photos are all excellent.... The title says it all Sculthorpe uses a myriad of sources to give the versatile performer her due.... 2019 Best Film Noir Book"-Classic Images; "well-researched...[a] welcome contribution to a movement documenting the life and career of stars who might otherwise remain neglected... valuable...a fascinating exploration of Trevor's work"-Film International; "well written and entertaining...enlightening and fascinating biography...years of painstaking research...entertaining and informative"-James L. Neibaur, writer.
Book Information
ISBN 9781476671932
Author Derek Sculthorpe
Format Paperback
Page Count 198
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 350g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 7mm
Details
Subtitle: |
The Life and Films of the Queen of Noir |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |
