Ann Sheridan: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) [Hardcover]

Margie Schultz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313284822 | ISBN-13: 978-0313284823 | Publication Date: April 30, 1997 | Edition: annotated edition

Ann Sheridan came to Hollywood in 1933 as a finalist in a beauty contest, a publicity stunt for Paramount's Search for Beauty. Of the 30 contestants who appeared in the picture and the 6 finalists whom Paramount put under contract, she was the only one to achieve stardom. Her films included Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), They Drive by Night (1940), Kings Row (1942), and Come Next Spring (1956). Through the years, she appeared on stage and on many radio and television programs. As with her film career, her broadcasting work was diverse, including appearances in dramas, comedies, talk shows, variety revues, and game shows. In 1965 she joined the cast of Another World, thus becoming one of the first movie stars to appear in a soap opera. Her role led to a prime time series, the situation comedy Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966-1967). She died during production. This reference book chronicles Ann Sheridan's fascinating life and career. The volume begins with a biography that traces her rise to stardom and her many successes in the entertainment world. A chronology then summarizes the most important events in her life. The chapters that follow provide detailed information for her work in films, radio, and television. Entries are provided for each of her performances, with each entry giving cast and credit information, a plot summary, excerpts from reviews, and critical commentary. The book also includes information about recordings of Sheridan's songs, the various awards and honors that she won, and magazine covers on which she appeared. The volume also presents an extensive annotated bibliography of works about Sheridan and lists sources of archival material.

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MARGIE SCHULTZ is a freelance writer.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; annotated edition edition (April 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313284822
• ISBN-13: 978-0313284823
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,548,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everthing you ever wanted to know about Ann Sheridan!!!!, March 31, 1999

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This review is from: Ann Sheridan: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) (Hardcover)

God bless Marge Shultz for shedding some light on the glamorous Ann Sheridan, a woman who had great talent to match her great sex appeal. This book tells you everything about Ann's upbringing, films(King's Row), television work (Pistols & Petticoats), and love life. My only complaints are the price($65.00), and the lack of pictures (A women as beautiful as Ann was warrents several pictures in a book about her!!!!). But overall Good Buy!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Admirable research and writing, January 9, 2007

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This review is from: Ann Sheridan: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) (Hardcover)

This is the only book (so far) on the wonderful actress Ann Sheridan. Thank goodness it's good! Ms. Schultz did an excellent job researching Sheridan's personal life and career. Although this is not a biography but rather a guide to her career, the book does provide a brief biography with lots of quotes from Sheridan and colleagues. The flaws are the fault of the publisher--not the writer. There is only one photograph. Also, no attempt has been made to make the book appealing. The design is drap and unappealing. Greenwood should be ashamed to charge so much. Again, this is not the writer's fault. Hopefully, this able writer/researcher will find a better publisher next time.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb record, March 3, 2006

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This review is from: Ann Sheridan: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) (Hardcover)

Ann Sheridan, a great Warner Brothers film star of the forties, probably never received her due. She started as a beauty contest winner in 1933 at the age of 18, worked as an extra and in bit parts at Paramount Pictures, toiled in B pictures at Warner Brothers for a few years and finally hit the big time in 1939, mainly due to a publicity stunt whereby she became billed as the Oomph girl. She probably made more poor films than any other actress who reached the top. What a waste! She could sing, play both comedy and drama and projected a forthright image which was very attractive. Her performances in "Torrid Zone", "The Man who Came to Dinner", "Kings Row", City for Conquest" and a few others have stood the test of time.

Margie Shulz is the best of the bio bibliographers. She has done a superb job compiling not only the film career of Sheridan but also her work in stage and television until she died of cancer far too young in the mid sixties. Even though the book is really an index, Shulz has still managed to provide real insight into Sheridan's likeable personality in the biographical essay which begins the book.

All the books in this series are expensive but there is not much available on Sheridan except some great interviews so it is worth the price for any true fan.