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| Author: Tom Santopietro |
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Format: Hardcover
Publisher: St Martins Pr
ISBN-10: 0312362269
ISBN-13: 9780312362263
Buy.com Sku: 207944809
Publish Date: 11/11/2008
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 9.5H x 6.5L x 1.5T
Pages:
320
Age Range:
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| Santopietro offers an analytical yet deeply personal look at Frank Sinatra''s screen career, ranging from his role in the iconic Rat Pack film "Ocean''s Eleven" to his groundbreaking performance in "The Manchurian Candidate." B&w photos throughout. |
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From the Publisher:
A critical assessment of the iconic Hollywood star's film career seeks to separate his acting achievements from his work as a recording artist, in an account that includes commentary by Sinatra on his movies, coverage of his relationships with Ava Gardner and Mia Farrow, and discussions of his alleged mafia ties. 25,000 first printing. |
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While the life of Frank Sinatra has previously been documented and examined in numerous books, this book stands out from the others with its detailed look at Sinatra's film career. Author Tom Santopietro starts with Sinatra's early big musical films, and traces his Hollywood days all the way to his star turn in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. Santopietro is obviously a fan, as his prose is often glowing with admiration for the man known as "Ol' Blue Eyes." Sinatra fans will enjoy this fresh look at his expansive career, as well as the 53 accompanying photographs. Santopietro has previously penned books about film legends Barbara Streisand and Doris Day.
While the life of Frank Sinatra has previously been documented and examined in numerous books, this book stands out from the others with its detailed look at Sinatra's film career. Author Tom Santopietro starts with Sinatra's early big musical films, and traces his Hollywood days all the way to his star turn in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. Santopietro is obviously a fan, as his prose is often glowing with admiration for the man known as "Ol' Blue Eyes." Sinatra fans will enjoy this fresh look at his expansive career, as well as the 53 accompanying photographs. Santopietro has previously penned books about film legends Barbara Streisand and Doris Day.
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