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The first lady of Hollywood
a biography of Louella Parsons
By Barbas, Samantha
- ISBN
- 978-0-52024-213-5
- Publisher
- Berkeley : University of California Press, c2005.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2005
Set within the framework of evolving American popular culture, this insightful first biography of legendary Hollywood columnist Louella Parsons is also a fascinating look at the world of movies, newspapers, politics, publicity, and ever-changing social roles. Barbas (Movie Crazy: Fans, Stars, and the Cult of Celebrity ) portrays her subject as a talented and determined woman who rose above stereotypical boundaries and created her own opportuniti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
