Shall We Dance: The Life of Ginger Rogers [Hardcover]

Sheridan Morley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1995

An exciting photo-biography of the legendary Ginger Rogers pays tribute to the great actress and dancer, best known for her work with Fred Astaire, looking at all aspects of her varied career and at her sometimes difficult private life.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

While this biography of the legendary actress/dancer who died earlier this year isn't likely to replace Rogers's own My Story (LJ 10/15/91), the many illustrations may win cheers from nostalgia buffs.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: St Martins Pr; 1st edition (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312141491
• ISBN-13: 978-0312141493
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,841,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Snidely Whiplash, January 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Shall We Dance: The Life of Ginger Rogers (Hardcover)

'Snide' is the term I would use to describe the tone of this book. I settled in to read some tidbits about the personal life of a legendary star, who has brought many hours of delightful entertainment into the life of my family. Instead, I found this book to be very unbalanced in its treatment of Ginger Rogers; I do not recollect that one kind word was spoken about her. Surely a lovely woman who brought such beauty into the world deserves a 'thank you'; she does not deserve to be referred to as a cranky old bat in a wheelchair. Extremely disappointing, and a poor quality book with many typographical errors. I will continue to have great respect for Ms. Rogers, and I will keep searching for a biography with a kinder, fairer treatment of her.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Let's Call the Whole Thing Off, November 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shall We Dance: The Life of Ginger Rogers (Hardcover)

This is a true hack job: all the nastiest and most spurious anecdotes and rumors about Ginger Rogers ever dished up anywhere, disguised as a biography. Like many opportunistic entertainment historians, Morley lacks any real understanding of how movies actually get made (and what the people who make them are really like) and instead serves up malicious gossip in a snide tone that passes for wit. Ginger Rogers had a hugely successful career in show business that lasted over half a century, but you'd never guess why from this shallow, nasty, misogynic book. Get Arlene Croce's "Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Book" instead -- still the last word.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Shall We Dance Around The Truth, July 17, 2000

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This review is from: Shall We Dance: The Life of Ginger Rogers (Hardcover)

Why would someone want to write such a mean spirited book about a beautifully talented actress and dancer who has brought so much joy throughout her life to others? Who would buy this book but a fan?... Save your money! Mr. Morley writes this book with cruel intentions, his facts can not be substantiated by anyone who is alive, so he can say whatever he pleases. Funny how he waited till the year she dies to get his nasty book published. If you already purchased the book like I did... you can cut out the nice pictures.