Moviola
Book description
Vintage book
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Why read it?
1 author picked Moviola as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the oldest book on the list, from 1979, but it is such a worthwhile read.
Garson Kanin wrote Born Yesterday, and was married to Ruth Gordon, of Harold and Maude fame. His story of BJ Farber, a Forrest Gump type of character in early Hollywood, is chock full of juicy details.
The dialog is wonderful and addresses the Scarlett O’Hara War, Gilbert and Garbo, and Marilyn Monroe (although I personally think Monroe has been covered to death at this point).
My favorite scene is the catfight between southern actresses Tallulah Bankhead and Miriam Hopkins during a dinner…
From Laini's list on capturing the magic of old Hollywood.
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