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 | | Kay Francis: I Can't Wait to be Forgotten - Her Life on Film and Stage by Scott O'Brien, Robert Osborne (Foreword) ISBN-10: 9781593931063 ISBN-10: 1-59393-106-9 ISBN-13: 9781593931063 ISBN-13: 978-1-59393-106-3 Paperback 2007-09-20 BearManor Media Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Aside from referencing over 130 entries from Kay Francis' personal diaries, I Can't Wait To Be Forgotten pays tribute to Kay's compassionate nature, her concern for others, her great contributions on behalf of those serving in the armed forces during World War II, and the financial legacy she contributed to The Seeing Eye. Kay felt that being of some service to others was far more important than focusing totally on promoting herself and a film career. Readers will be surprised to learn about the "real" Kay Francis in retirement. Her godsons paint a portrait of a woman who lived in the moment, and generated a great deal of loving warmth. Many rare, unpublished photos from Kay's youth and retirement years are featured in her biography. Interviews from co-workers, friends and children of her "ex's" complete the picture of one of Hollywood's most glamorous and intriguing stars. | ||
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Kay Francis-I Can't Wait to Be Forgotten Great book. Very detailed account of Kay Francis life in front of and behind the cameras. Very fact filled account of each film. | ||
Kay Francis: I Can't Wait to be Forgotten I found this book to be far more general and less detailed than I had hoped for, had very few photographs (when I imagine many more must be available), and it is priced too high. Wait for an older cheaper copy. | ||
A lot of information, but a little dry. I am a big Kay Francis fan, so even though this book was a little dry, I enjoyed it. It gives every detail of her career. Some dishing and inside information about the old stars, but pretty tame - nothing new. Still, a good read for a Francis or pre-code fan. | ||
Ready for Resurrection... Despite Kay Francis' title quote - and the disingenuous efforts of the venal Warner brothers - this book does a thorough job of reminding us why this incandescent actress is indeed memorable. Francis' story is a fascinating one, done great justice by the author's extensive efforts and insight. Access to Francis' personal diaries gives further credence to this fine work, which puts this all but forgotten leading lady, the biggest box office star of her time, in perfect perspective to the dramatically changing times she was forced to deal with as both an actress and a human being. In particular, this beautifully done book offers excellent insight into the post-code dilemma of those Hollywood personalities not willing (or able) to conform to the studio moguls' blatantly homophobic dictates. As such, this book (along with its brilliant and liberated subject) is as relevant as it is contemporary. Beauregard Houston-Montgomery | ||
I Can't Wait to be Forgotten I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with this book that author Scott O'Brien did on a magnificent lady that I was fortunate enough to have played her daughter in two movies..." I FOUND STELLA PARISH" and "COMET OVER BROADWAY" . I was Warner Bros first child star under long term contract so therefore knew much about what happened "behind the scenes". I have often cringed at some of the books I have read about some of my co-stars or very close friends that other authors have written about but Mr. O'Briens books show what lengths he goes to substantiate his stories and facts without filling in with apochryphal tales. He did this when he wrote a biography on my dear friend Kay Francis and I salute his very high morals as an author. Lets have more books written by Scott O'Brien!! Most Sincerely Sybil Jason | ||