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Hope : entertainer of the century

By: Material type: TextTextEdition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover editionDescription: viii, 565 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781439140277 (hbk.)
  • 1439140278 (hbk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 792.702/8092 B 23
LOC classification:
  • PN2287.H63 Z85 2014
Contents:
The making of an entertainer. Opening ; Vaudeville ; Broadway -- Inventing comedy. Hollywood ; Cruising -- Finding a mission. War ; Peace -- Inventing stardom. Television ; Ambassador ; King -- Losing his grip. Patriot ; Partisan -- Ensuring the legacy. Restoration ; Legend.
Summary: Draws on exclusive reporting to honor Bob Hope's top-rated successes while discussing such topics as his secret first marriage, stint in reform school and ambivalent relationships with fellow stars.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Status Barcode
BIOG BIOG Chamberlin Free Public Library Nonfiction B HOP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 34480000515407

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The making of an entertainer. Opening ; Vaudeville ; Broadway -- Inventing comedy. Hollywood ; Cruising -- Finding a mission. War ; Peace -- Inventing stardom. Television ; Ambassador ; King -- Losing his grip. Patriot ; Partisan -- Ensuring the legacy. Restoration ; Legend.

Draws on exclusive reporting to honor Bob Hope's top-rated successes while discussing such topics as his secret first marriage, stint in reform school and ambivalent relationships with fellow stars.

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