Kay Francis-I Can't Wait to Be Forgotten
Great book. Very detailed account of Kay Francis life in front of and behind the cameras. Very fact filled account of each film.
Kay Francis: I Can't Wait to be Forgotten
I found this book to be far more general and less detailed than I had hoped for, had very few photographs (when I imagine many more must be available), and it is priced too high. Wait for an older cheaper copy.
A lot of information, but a little dry.
I am a big Kay Francis fan, so even though this book was a little dry, I enjoyed it. It gives every detail of her career. Some dishing and inside information about the old stars, but pretty tame - nothing new. Still, a good read for a Francis or pre-code fan.
Ready for Resurrection...
Despite Kay Francis' title quote - and the disingenuous efforts of the venal Warner brothers - this book does a thorough job of reminding us why this incandescent actress is indeed memorable. Francis' story is a fascinating one, done great justice by the author's extensive efforts and insight. Access to Francis' personal diaries gives further credence to this fine work, which puts this all but forgotten leading lady, the biggest box office star of her time, in perfect perspective to the dramatically changing times she was forced to deal with as both an actress and a human being. In particular, this beautifully done book offers excellent insight into the post-code dilemma of those Hollywood personalities not willing (or able) to conform to the studio moguls' blatantly homophobic dictates. As such, this book (along with its brilliant and liberated subject) is as relevant as it is contemporary.
Beauregard Houston-Montgomery
I Can't Wait to be Forgotten
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with this book that author Scott O'Brien did on a magnificent lady that I was
fortunate enough to have played her daughter in two movies..." I FOUND STELLA PARISH" and "COMET OVER BROADWAY" . I was Warner Bros first child star under long term contract so therefore knew much about what happened "behind the scenes". I have often cringed at some of the books I have read about some of my co-stars or very close friends that other authors have written about but Mr. O'Briens books show what lengths he goes to substantiate his stories and facts without filling in with apochryphal tales. He did this when he wrote a biography on my dear friend Kay Francis and I salute his very high morals as an author. Lets have more books written by Scott O'Brien!! Most Sincerely Sybil Jason
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