Overview

One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Edmond O'Brien made a series of iconic noir films. From a man reporting his own murder in D.O.A. (1949) to the conflicted title character in The Bigamist (1953), he portrayed the confusion of the postwar Everyman. His memorable roles spanned genres from Shakespeare to westerns and comedies--he also turned his hand to directing. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as the harassed press agent Oscar Muldoon in Joseph Mankiewicz's bitter Cinderella fable The Barefoot Contessa (1954). This first in-depth study of O'Brien charts his life and career from Broadway to Hollywood and to the rise of television, revealing a devoted family man dedicated to his craft.

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Author:   Derek Sculthorpe
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9781476674438

ISBN 10:   1476674434
Pages:   246
Publication Date:   18 October 2018
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletev Introduction 1. Tiger 2. Broadway to Hollywood 3. A Star of Tomorrow 4. Winged Victory 5. Radio Intermission 6. Postwar Noir 7. For the Love of Olga 8. “I want to report a murder.” 9. 711 Ocean Drive 10. Between Midnight and Dawn 11. An Easterner Goes West 12. Broadway Interlude 13. Turning Points 14. Working with Ida 15. ­O’Brien the Director 16. An Oscar for Oscar 17. Family Man 18. Television: The Early Days 19. After Oscar 20. Johnny and Sam 21. New Directions 22. A Last Hurrah 23. The 1970s Epilogue Appendix: Edmond O’Brien’s Credits Across All Media Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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A rich portrait of a compelling dramatic artist. --Pop Culture Classics.

“A rich portrait of a compelling dramatic artist.”—Pop Culture Classics.

Author Information

Derek Sculthorpe, an archives assistant and researcher, has written plays, short stories and articles. He lives in Leeds, Yorkshire.

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