{"product_id":"ann-sheridan-a-bio-bibliography-hardcover","title":"Ann Sheridan: A Bio-Bibliography - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargie Schultz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnn Sheridan came to Hollywood in 1933 as a finalist in a beauty contest, a publicity stunt for Paramount's \u003ci\u003eSearch for Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e. Of the 30 contestants who appeared in the picture and the 6 finalists whom Paramount put under contract, she was the only one to achieve stardom. Her films included \u003ci\u003eAngels with Dirty Faces\u003c\/i\u003e (1938), \u003ci\u003eThey Drive by Night\u003c\/i\u003e (1940), \u003ci\u003eKings Row\u003c\/i\u003e (1942), and \u003ci\u003eCome Next Spring\u003c\/i\u003e (1956). Through the years, she appeared on stage and on many radio and television programs. As with her film career, her broadcasting work was diverse, including appearances in dramas, comedies, talk shows, variety revues, and game shows. In 1965 she joined the cast of \u003ci\u003eAnother World\u003c\/i\u003e, thus becoming one of the first movie stars to appear in a soap opera. Her role led to a prime time series, the situation comedy \u003ci\u003ePistols 'n' Petticoats\u003c\/i\u003e (1966-1967). She died during production. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis reference book chronicles Ann Sheridan's fascinating life and career. The volume begins with a biography that traces her rise to stardom and her many successes in the entertainment world. A chronology then summarizes the most important events in her life. The chapters that follow provide detailed information for her work in films, radio, and television. Entries are provided for each of her performances, with each entry giving cast and credit information, a plot summary, excerpts from reviews, and critical commentary. The book also includes information about recordings of Sheridan's songs, the various awards and honors that she won, and magazine covers on which she appeared. The volume also presents an extensive annotated bibliography of works about Sheridan and lists sources of archival material.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMARGIE SCHULTZ is a freelance writer. Her previous books include \u003ci\u003eEleanor Powell: A Bio-Bibliography\u003c\/i\u003e (1994), \u003ci\u003eIrene Dunne: A Bio-Bibliography\u003c\/i\u003e (1991), and \u003ci\u003eAnn Sothern: A Bio-Bibliography\u003c\/i\u003e (1990), all published by Greenwood Press. Her articles have appeared in many film, theatre, and doll collecting magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47408735125682,"sku":"9780313284823","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/b202c36ad208a468f7ab6c9a827032d7.webp?v=1778251705","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/ann-sheridan-a-bio-bibliography-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}