Bibliograph

Hope, entertainer of the century, Richard Zoglin

Type

Label

Hope, entertainer of the century, Richard Zoglin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hope

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

879468434

Responsibility statement

Richard Zoglin

Sub title

entertainer of the century

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

Table Of Contents

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

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