Ginger: My Story
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (555 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061564702 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 560 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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She also encountered political figures--from U.S. Photos not seen by PW. Recommended for fans who cherish every scrap of trivia about their idol. . The author brightens an uninspired narrative style with backstage and Hollywood anecdotes and names, and tells of her five husbands--and of her romances with the likes of Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Howard Hughes. Now 79, this devout Christian Scientist recalls her early vaudeville days in a determinedly upbeat tone, as well as her stage and film hits, including the 10 musicals-- Top Hat , Swing Time , etc.--in which she and Fred Astaire co-starred. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. Also discussed is Rogers's Oscar-winning Kitty Foyle and acclaimed roles in Hello Dolly
She was born Virginia Katherine McMath, but the world would come to know her—and love her—as Ginger Rogers: Broadway star, Academy Award-winning actress, and the ultimate on-screen dancing partner of the inimitable Fred Astaire. In Ginger: My Story, the legendary entertainer shares the triumphs of a remarkable career that began when she won a Texas dancing contest at age fourteen; the joys and heartbreaks of her five marriages; her relationships with some of Hollywood's major leading men, including Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, and damaged daredevil billionaire Howard Hughes; and the strength of her religious convictions that got her through thick and thin.Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs from the author's personal collection, Ginger is an enthralling, behind-the-scenes tour of Hollywood life during the Golden Age of movies by one of its most enduring stars.
Hattie Wilson said Starts out really interesting.. This book starts out very interesting. The part about her parents and how her mother raised her was really interesting. It's stays interesting for quite a while, but after about half way through, it gets boring. It's really too much detail about every movie she's been in. I'm struggling to finish it. I am glad I read the first part. The writing is very good.. So Much Fun To Read! Amazon Customer Enjoyed reading about Ginger Rogers! She had a fascinating life both professionally and personally. This book is well written and follows her life in a wonderful and exciting way. A book to read for anyone who just wants to have a fun read!. I really enjoyed this biography I really enjoyed this biography. You get a good sense of who Ginger is, how she feels and what she believes. Very interesting.