Isbn: 9780786716074 - the man who invented rock hudson: the pretty boys and dirty deals of henry willson (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Henry Willson started off as a talent scout under powerhouse mogul David O. Selznick, for whom Willson procured women. The star maker-to-be was therefore on the lookout for promising newcomers - as actors, lovers and sometimes both - when he received an unsolicited photograph from a movie star hopeful named Roy Scherer. Unbeknownst to Willson, the photograph of the handsome young man with bad teeth would have not only a career-defining impact for himself but, more importantly, redefine Hollywood's concept of the male heartthrob. Roy Scherer became Rock Hudson and for the next twenty-five years Henry Wilson became the man behind movie "beefcake." "The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson" delves into Willson's life in explicit, unsparing detail. Variety reporter Robert Hofler deftly chronicles Willson's manoeuvres to sidestep the FBI's investigation into Hudson's sex life; the starmaker's use of off-duty L.A.P.D. cops and Mob ties to scare off Hudson's blackmailers; Hudson's "arranged" marriage to Willson's secretary, Phyllis Gates; as well as Hudson's affair with a Universal Pictures vice-president to help secure starring roles in "Magnificient Obsession" and "Giant". Additionally, the book digs into Willson's other star clients, including Robert Wagner, Troy Donahue, Tab Hunter, and John Derek.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson: The Pretty Boys and Dirty Deals of Henry Willson This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hard cover. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 468 p. Contains: Unspecified. Audience: General/trade. Good in good dust jacket. Dust jacket may differ from stock photo. Small tear on dust jacket edge, and some bumping to cover. Pages appear unmarked.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, 2nd Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Carroll & Graf, 2005. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hard cover. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 468 p. Contains: Unspecified. Audience: General/trade. Very good in very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 325 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.