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Dwight Frye's Last Laugh

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I enjoyed this book a lot. It's very well written, and while reading it, I wished it'd go on forever. Frye was a remarkable actor, and deserved a better fate. So sad his life and career was cut short. (Shouldn't someone film this story ?.) I highly recommend the book, not just to Horror fans.

For fans of the genre, an invaluable and poignant survey of the life and films of one of horror's neglected masters. Written with the cooperation of Dwight Frye's only son, this biography is the last word on Frye's filmography, and a poignant human interest story of the man who was not only Renfield in Dracula, but an avid Christian Scientist, and who died at the age of fourty-four at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine. One might wish it was less of a Valentine and more of a study of Frye's complex personality, but the authors have done an invaluable service in filling in some missing pieces of this esoteric corner of Hollywood history. Now, if they would only tackle Laird Cregar!

I have been a HUGE fan of Univrsal Horror since I was a small child. I am more a fan of Dwight Frye. He has for a long time been considered the more neglected actor of Universal Horror, after I have read all the books that contain facts about him,seen all the card sets of him,and seen all the the movies, I think he has earned his way into being considered one of the big name actors. This great biography tells all about this great man and his now famous carear.

I have been a Dwight Frye fan for five years and I have had this wonderful book that long. It is worn and old but when November 7 roles around I usually pull Dwight Fryes Last Laugh out and start reading. He was an incredibly talented actor and I wish he would have been given a chance in Hollywood. I believe he would have made it big. Thanks to the authors Gregory William Mank, James T. Coughlin, and the late Dwight David Frye. Thank you Dwight I. Frye for all the inpiration!!

Very interesting reading, I enjoyed this book so much, because I have always been interested in Dwight Frye as an actor , but didn't know where to turn for information on him....Lucky me, I found this great book on the internet....I have read it over and over and make many references to the book along with the movies it covers... This book is about a great character actor..Must Have...

This book was given to me in May as a gift by my fantastic husband, and I have been a fan since. It is truly a touching story; heartrending when you read what wonderful Dwight had to go through to follow his dream only to die young. Yet triumphant in that, through the years, he has posthumously procured many fans through his many film roles, and not just in the Horror genre.This is the best biography I have ever had the pleasure to read, and I may have to order a spare in case I wear the first one out! Happy reading!

We fully expect to read about vice and seediness within the life of a Hollywood actor. After all, few live within the lifestyle of Hollywood and come out unscathed. However, Dwight Frye was just such a man. This is the story of a man who loved his family and the stage with equal passion. While others concerned themselves with pleasure and fame, he simply wanted to enjoy his craft and put food on the table. Reading his biography restored my faith in humankind just a little more, knowing that there are people who walked the Earth who truly enjoyed and appreciated the things that really mattered. The book is also filled with wonderful photographs of his theatrical accomplishments from long before his appearance in film, as well as some delightful family photos. The list of his stage credits is quite thorough and impressive. All in all, it was a wonderful, refreshing read.

i am completely crazy about this book! i thought the wording was wonderful and the sensitive insights from D.'s son were touching. it was great to learn all about this actor i cherish. keep up the great work!!!!

I TELL YA, IVE BEEN TO HOLLYWOOD MANY A TIME AND STOOD IN THE SPOT WHERE HE DIED AND HONESTLY, IT GIVES YOU A WEIRD FEELING. MAYBE THATS BECAUSE HE HAD SUCH AN IMPACT ON PERFECT STRANGERS LIKE ME. I AM SO GLAD THIS BOOK CAME OUT SO I COULD LEARN MORE ABOUT ULTRA-COOL DWIGHT!

WHEN I READ THAT THIS BOOK WAS COMING OUT, I WAS SO EXCITED!!! FINALLY, SOMEONE HAS GIVEN DWIGHTIE THE RESPECT HE DESERVES. MY SISTER BOUGHT THE BOOK FOR ME AND I HAVENT PUT IT DOWN SINCE THEN-ONE AND A HALF YEARS AGO ALMOST!