Margaret O'Brien: A Career Chronicle and Biography [Hardcover]

Allan R. Ellenberger (Author), Robert Young (Foreword), Margaret O'Brien (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000 | ISBN-10: 0786408855 | ISBN-13: 978-0786408856

Among Hollywood’s child stars are some talented children, normal and pleasant who find fame in film. Margaret O'Brien is one; her career began in 1941. The fresh-faced moppet quickly became a sensation and won the 1944 Academy Award for Outstanding Child Actress. As Adele in Jane Eyre (1944) and Beth in Little Women (1949), Margaret endeared herself to millions. Despite the strain of growing up on screen, O'Brien continues to perform today.

This reference work details O’Brien’s remarkable and varied career on stage, screen, and television: it includes a biography and a complete listing of all her film, radio, stage, and television appearances, as well as references to her in magazines and newspapers. Each entry includes complete production information, as well as reviews and behind-the-scenes commentary. Included are forewords by Robert Young and O'Brien herself, who provided much of the information in this book. Dozens of photos, including many from O'Brien's personal collection, illustrate the text and show the varied stages of a career that includes both famous roles and famous friendships.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A complete career chronology...[will] keep her fans enraptured" -- Film Review

"Liberally sprinkled with black-and-white photographs" -- Reference Reviews

"The detailed entries on each production provide complete cast and technical credits" -- Classic Images --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Allan R. Ellenberger is also the author of The Valentino Mystique (2004), Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries (2001), and Ramon Novarro (1999). He has written for such publications as Classic Images and Films of the Golden Age. He lives in Hollywood, California. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 253 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786408855
• ISBN-13: 978-0786408856
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,030,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Book ON Great Star, October 14, 2000

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James "jbd12" (Glen Oaks, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Margaret O'Brien: A Career Chronicle and Biography (Hardcover)

Neatly organized book on the greatest of all child stars. Includes complete listing of all television appearances - she did a ton of them!! MOB comments on all her film rolls which is fasinating. Also some very rare photos from MOB'S private collection. Author is close friend of MOB which adds authenticity to this book

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Margaret Found!, July 9, 2001

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gail k. powers (homewood, il United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Margaret O'Brien: A Career Chronicle and Biography (Hardcover)

This book does exactly what it promises by providing a biography of O'Brien's life and a review of her career to date. For any fan of M.B., this is an enjoyable read. What is especially interesting is that this is not a lurid tale of a former child star descending into an ever darkening pit of pain and confusion. It is the story of a survivor who might have transitioned into adult superstardom had it not been for the ever changing tastes of the viewing public and the disintegration of the studio system. I was glad to see that someone cared enough to present an honest and fair picture of Margaret's career and life while a good number of her co-stars were alive and able to be interviewed.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for a wonderful child star, August 18, 2001

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Justin (Hollywood, Calif) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Margaret O'Brien: A Career Chronicle and Biography (Hardcover)

This book has everything about the wonderful little actress, Margaret O'Brien. Not only does it have a biographical section, but details every film she every made with a complete listing of cast, crew, synopis, a behind the scenes look at the making of the film and comments from costars and O'Brien herself. The author has put a lot of research into this book and it deserves to be read.