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He's got rhythm

the life and career of Gene Kelly

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An edition of He's got rhythm (2017)

He's got rhythm

the life and career of Gene Kelly

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In the first comprehensive biography written since the legendary star's death, authors Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson disclose new details of Kelly's complex life. Not only do they examine his contributions to the world of entertainment in depth, but they also consider his political activities, including his opposition to the Hollywood blacklist. The authors even confront Kelly's darker side and explore his notorious competitive streak, his tendency to be a taskmaster on set, and his multiple marriages. Drawing on previously untapped articles and interviews with Kelly's wives, friends, and colleagues, Brideson and Brideson illuminate new and unexpected aspects of the actor's life and work. He's Got Rhythm is a balanced and compelling view of one of the screen's enduring legends.

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Pages
517

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He's Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly
2017, University Press of Kentucky
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Cover of: He's Got Rhythm
He's Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly
2017, University Press of Kentucky
in English
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He's got rhythm: the life and career of Gene Kelly
2017
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Table of Contents

Introduction : Ballet dancer and swaggering tough
Part 1. "Who wants a choreographer from Pittsburgh?" : 1912-1941. The reluctant dancer
A depression-era kid
Kelly mania
"It wasn't elegant, but it's me"
The time of his life
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered
Part 2. Riding on a rocket : 1941-1957. At the MGM University
New heights
"I'm asking for the Navy"
The American line
A flaming trail of masculinity
The Renaissance man
You can count on me
Who could ask for anything more?
Laughing at clouds
What a day this has been
The unhappy road
Part 3. Still going strong : 1957-1972. A hundred million miracles
"I wear so many hats"
Looking for enchantment
Part 4. Ambassador of his art : 1972-present. True talent shows itself in kindness
Contemporary yet timeless
Epilogue : Think of him and smile.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

Series
Screen classics, Screen classics (Lexington, Ky.)
Other Titles
Life and career of Gene Kelly

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
791.4302/8092, B
Library of Congress
PN2287.K64 B74 2017, PN2287.K64, PN2287.K64 B753 2017

The Physical Object

Pagination
517 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates
Number of pages
517

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL26925110M
Internet Archive
hesgotrhythmlife0000brid
ISBN 10
0813169348
ISBN 13
9780813169347
LCCN
2017010808
OCLC/WorldCat
959034900
Amazon ID (ASIN)
B01LW1RKPW

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