Irene dunne biography book

This is the first full-length biography of Irene Dunne, one of the most versatile actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. A recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors award in 1985, Dunne's acting highlights include five Best Actress Oscar nominations, occurring in almost as many different genres: the Western Cimarron (1931), the two screwball comedies Theodora Goes Wild (1936) and The Awful Truth (1937), the romantic comedy Love Affair (1939), and the populist I Remember Mama (1948). Her other memorable films include My Favorite Wife (1940), Penny Serenade (1941), Anna and the King of Siam (1946), and Life with Father (1947). After delving into Dunne's childhood and early acting forays, the book reveals details about key events in her life and career, including a difficult, bi-coastal marriage. The author also examines Dunne's pivotal roles on stage and in film, her movement among the genres of melodrama and screwball comedy, her ties to director

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Irene Dunne - (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) Annotated by Margie Schultz (Hardcover)

About the Book

Often called the First Lady of Hollywood, Irene Dunne, in a long and distinguished screen career, juggled comedies, dramas, and musicals with självförtroende och balans särskilt i svåra situationer, and all three genres were represented in her five Academy Award nominations. Her television career was equally successful, including appearances as host or guest on numerous comedies, dramas, and variety shows. Active in many civic and philanthropic causes, she also served as an alternate delegate to the United Nations. All aspects of her career are documented in this first in-depth study of her work, including much information never previously chronicled.

The opening biographical overview features reminiscences from colleagues such as James Stewart and Ralph Bellamy. Dunne's multiple careers on stage and in motion pictures, radio, and television are fully detailed in separate chapters, as are her recordings, son

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Irene Dunne: First Lady of Hollywood (Volume 104)

March 17, 2013

I know Irene Dunne from her work with Cary Grant - she appeared in two screwball comedies with him (The Awful Truth and My Favourite Wife) as well as one melodrama, Penny Serenade. If you haven't seen these films you should - they're fantastic and have aged a lot better than many movies from the '30s and early '40s. Dunne and Grant have fantastic chemistry and they play perfectly off each other, resulting in really entertaining films that sparkle with humour and wit. During the studio era, Dunne was one of Hollywood's biggest female stars and was loved by both critics and fans, receiving five Academy Awards and numerous glowing reviews. Despite this contemporary fame, only her Cary Grant films are easily available and Dunne has largely been forgotten in Hollywood history.

Wes D. Gehring's book is a loving portrayal of the life and times of Irene Dunne, from her early days growing up in Kentucky through her career, mar