Ginger Rogers: A Bio-Bibliography

by Jocelyn Faris

Overview

Though chiefly remembered as the dance partner of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers had many other significant achievements in the entertainment world. She was a dancer, singer, comedienne, and Academy Award winning dramatic actress, as well as the highest paid Hollywood star in 1942. Miss Faris provides a detailed record of Ginger Roger's life and career, painting a picture of her as one of the most versatile performers in the United States.

The volume begins with a short biography of Ginger Rogers, along with a succinct chronology of the major events in her life and career. These portions of the book provide a context for the chapters that follow, which contain annotated entries for her stage, film, radio, and television performances. The entries provide production information and cast listings, along with excerpts from reviews and critical commentaries. An extensive annotated bibliography lists books, magazine and newspaper articles, and movie trade publications that provide further information about Ginger Rogers's fascinating career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313291777
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/14/1994
Series:	Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts , #49
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

JOCELYN FARIS is an electronics engineer for a major telecommunications company. She holds college degrees in history, business administration, music, and electronics engineering technology. She previously has worked as an accountant and technical writer. She also served as a first lieutenant in the military, where she held the position of Graves Registration Officer.

Table of Contents

Preface
Biography
Chronology
Plays and Personal Appearances
Filmography
Radio Performances
Television Performances
Discography
Awards and Honors
Song Sheets
Annotated Bibliography
Appendix A: Magazine Covers
Index

Editorial Reviews

An overview of the famous actress's life and career in ten sections: A biography; a chronology; a listing of Rogers' plays and personal appearances; a filmography of the movies in which she appears;; a listing of radio appearances; television appearances; a discography of recordings made by Rogers or which have a connection to her such as movie soundtracks; a listing of awards and honors; a list of song sheets from her films; and an annotated bibliography of writings by and about Rogers. There is also an appendix of magazine covers featuring Rogers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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