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Author:   Charles L. Epting
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.422kg
ISBN:  

9781476663746

ISBN 10:   1476663742
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   06 September 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Annette D’Agostino Lloyd Preface Introduction  1. In a ­Snow-Flecked Dallas  2. The Stage  3. The Screen  4. Meeting Harold Lloyd  5. Leaving Rolin  6. Mr. DeMille  7. Realart Pictures  8. Ten Days in Jail  9. The End of Realart 10. New York 11. Valentino 12. Romping Back into Comedies 13. Engagement Rumors 14. Dashing Screen Star 15. The End of an Era 16. Mrs. Bebe Daniels Lyon 17. Leaving RKO 18. Barbara Bebe Daniels 19. To England 20. Hollywood Holiday 21. Loyal to England 22. War and Peace 23. After the War 24. The Lyons Take Television 25. Still Only the Honeymoon 26. “She Was My Life” Epilogue Filmography Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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a refreshing breeze among a storm-tossed sea of scandal-laden bios. A book about a star we can respect and admire! It's a top notch book filled with humor, drama, sadness, and joy, all a part of the admirable life of one of the silent screen's most endearing personalities. A nostalgic trip looking back along Daniels' fascinating life is well worth taking, and Epting makes it a very enjoyable journey --Silents are Golden; Epting's research is meticulous and he tirelessly peels away layers of rumor and family lore to find the true details of Bebe's life. His affection for this fine forgotten actress is clear, as is his care to present her legacy with much thoroughness as possible...excellent --Silent-ology; bring[s] to light Daniels remarkable story...well-researched...a heartwarming tale --PopCultureClassics.com; a thoroughgoing and fascinating look at one of silent screen's most appealing actresses...recommended --James L. Neibaur, writer; a worthwhile introduction...a first ever look at the popular silent film star --The Huffington Post.

-a refreshing breeze among a storm-tossed sea of scandal-laden bios. A book about a star we can respect and admire! It's a top notch book filled with humor, drama, sadness, and joy, all a part of the admirable life of one of the silent screen's most endearing personalities. A nostalgic trip looking back along Daniels' fascinating life is well worth taking, and Epting makes it a very enjoyable journey---Silents are Golden; -Epting's research is meticulous and he tirelessly peels away layers of rumor and family lore to find the true details of Bebe-s life. His affection for this fine forgotten actress is clear, as is his care to present her legacy with much thoroughness as possible...excellent---Silent-ology; -a thoroughgoing and fascinating look at one of silent screen's most appealing actresses...recommended---James L. Neibaur, writer; -a worthwhile introduction...a first ever look at the popular silent film star---The Huffington Post/I>.

Epting's research is meticulous and he tirelessly peels away layers of rumor and family lore to find the true details of Bebe s life. His affection for this fine forgotten actress is clear, as is his care to present her legacy with much thoroughness as possible...excellent --<i>Silent-ology</i>; a thoroughgoing and fascinating look at one of silent screen's most appealing actresses...recommended --James L. Neibaur, writer; a worthwhile introduction...a first ever look at the popular silent film star --<i>The Huffington Post/I>.

Author Information

Charles L. Epting is the editor-in-chief of Silent Film Quarterly magazine. He has also written extensively about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and stamp collecting. He lives in Huntington Beach, California.

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