Jennifer Jones: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) [Hardcover]

Jeffrey L. Carrier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313266514 | ISBN-13: 978-0313266515 | Publication Date: March 8, 1990 | Edition: annotated edition

This bio-bibliography focuses on the life and career of Jennifer Jones, an actress as well known for her marriage to David O. Selznick as she is for her performances. As a research tool for those interested in an academic study and reevaluation of her career, however, this work looks at Jones not as the wife and protegee of Selznick but as an individual with a unique and accomplished acting style. In surveying the history of the relationship with Selznick, and covering the 23 feature films and one serial appearance that make up the career of Jennifer Jones, Jeffrey Carrier has separated the performances from the Selznick influence and discovered a talent that is often surprising. The book provides a complete view of the professional life of Jennifer Jones, from her earliest screen appearance in 1939 to her current activities with charitable organizations. It is comprised of seven major sections: a detailed biography; a chronology that summarizes the highlights of her life; a complete filmography that includes casts and credits, synopses, release dates, running times, selected reviews, and sources for study; a listing of radio, theater, and television appearances; awards and nominations; an annotated bibliography; and a complete cross-referenced index. An accompanying appendix contains the New York Times obituaries for Robert Walker and David O. Selznick. This important attempt to reexamine the career of Jennifer Jones will be a valuable reference source for courses in film history and for film fans and scholars, as well as a notable addition to both academic and public libraries.

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“. . . this is a superior reference work. A concise biography is followed by a chronology, a filmography, a listing of radio, theatre and television credits, a list of awards and nominations, and an annotated bibliography. . .”–Classic Images

About the Author

JEFFREY L. CARRIER is a creative assistant at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising and is currently assisting Kathleen Tynan in researching book and film projects.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 155 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; annotated edition edition (March 8, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313266514
• ISBN-13: 978-0313266515
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for researchers, January 28, 2002

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

The Greenwood Bio-Bibliography series of books offers valuable information for researchers and others interested in locating printed information about film stars. It gives detailed lists of magazine articles, books, newspaper articles, etc. with information about the content, photos, etc. of each article. The biography is brief (under 100 pages) but very well written and engaging and is good for those looking for a general synopsis of her life. For those looking for a juicy biography with more content, you will probably want to look elsewhere (actually the only full length biography of Jennifer Jones so far is "Portrait of Jennifer" by Edward Epstein). This book also includes some wonderful black and white photos.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Way over priced, December 22, 2010

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

This is a nice, but slim volume, and far more expensive than it should be for it is. In fact, were it not to be a present for a hard core Jennifer Jones fan I would never have paid this much.