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Joan Fontaine
Always in competition with her older, more famous sister, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Fontaine had a varied and successful career of her own. She eventually attained stardom for her work in the film Rebecca, which won the 1940 Academy Award for best picture. The following year, she won the Academy Award for best actress in Suspicion, beating out her sister for the coveted prize. This book tells the story of her fascinating career and provides full information for her many performances. A short biography of Fontaine begins the book and overviews the rivalry between Fontaine and her sister, her disappointing marriages, her illnesses, and her productive and rewarding career as an entertainer. Chapters then provide detailed information for her films, radio and television shows, and stage appearances. Each chapter contains individual entries for her productions, with entries providing cast and credit information, a plot summary, a critical analysis, and excerpts from reviews. An annotated bibliography provides information about books and articles related to every aspect of Joan Fontaine's life and work.
Academy Award Winning Sisters
*Includes pictures. *Includes both actresses' quotes about each other and their careers. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. "Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realising that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time, it isn't natural." - Olivia de Havilland "You know, I've had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I've flown in an international balloon race. I've piloted my own plane. I've ridden to the hounds. I've done a lot of exciting things." - Joan Fontaine Olivia de Havilland is one of the last few living actresses who worked during the Golden Era of Hollywood, but also one of the most decorated, w...
Olivia and Joan
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Sisters
A candid portrait of the lives and careers of actresses Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine traces their lifelong competition and jealousy for each other
Letters from a Known Woman
Tommy Garrett is a writer and entertainment publicist who has worked with many of the golden era stars. He's become an expert lecturer on the history of Hollywood and movies. Tommy is a columnist for Laurel Canyon Newspaper in Beverly Hills, California and became a fan of Joan Fontaine's in his youth after seeing movies like Rebecca and Suspicion. After corresponding with her for years, he decided to put her great story on paper and is now working on his next book, Cowboys of Hollywood.
No Bed of Roses
The autobiography of Joan Fontaine, born in Japan of British parents, and who rose to fame in America as the star of such movies as Suspicion (for which she won the Academy Award as best actress), Rebecca and Letter from an Unknown Woman. She was also sister to another well-known, Oscar-winning actress, Olivia de Havilland.
Joan Fontaine
Always in competition with her older, more famous sister, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Fontaine had a varied and successful career of her own. She eventually attained stardom for her work in the film Rebecca, which won the 1940 Academy Award for best picture. The following year, she won the Academy Award for best actress in Suspicion, beating out her sister for the coveted prize. This book tells the story of her fascinating career and provides full information for her many performances. A short biography of Fontaine begins the book and overviews the rivalry between Fontaine and her sister, her disappointing marriages, her illnesses, and her productive and rewarding career as an entertainer. Chapters then provide detailed information for her films, radio and television shows, and stage appearances. Each chapter contains individual entries for her productions, with entries providing cast and credit information, a plot summary, a critical analysis, and excerpts from reviews. An annotated bibliography provides information about books and articles related to every aspect of Joan Fontaine's life and work.
Joan Fontaine Paper Dolls
Joan Fontaine, her graciously elegant name perfectly suits the beautiful blonde star of many important films of the 1940s and '50s. Ladylike and sensitive, so refined. She is the subject of a new paper doll book by artist Marilyn Henry whose artistic style perfectly captures the serene beauty that made Joan Fontaine an endearing movie heroine in many classic films, Rebecca, Suspicion and Frenchman's Creek are just some of her hits and this new paper doll book with an exquisite portrait on the cover, features 28 perfectly rendered costumes from 15 of her films. This is a book to treasure, for collectors of Marilyn Henry's Hollywood star paper books and also for fan of classic film dramas.
Joan Fontaine Notebook, Journal, Diary - Classic Writing Perfect 120 Lined Pages #2
A unique, fashionable, lined notebook with modern and amazing Joan Fontaine cover. It's your notebook and you can write here your goals, tasks and big ideas. On the special first white page is information - This notebook belongs to: (and a little motivation and inspiration about you! :) ).This great quality product make amazing gift perfect for any special occasion or for a bit of luxury for everyday use.Lined Notebooks Are Perfect for every occasion: Stocking Stuffers & Gift Baskets Graduation & End of School Year Gifts Teacher Gifts Art Classes School Projects Diaries Gifts For Writers Summer Travel & much much more... (proud, focus, fun, achievement, trust, pleasure, investments, profit, money)Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland (October 22, 1917 - December 15, 2013), known professionally as Joan Fontaine, was a British-American actress who is best known for her starring roles in cinema during the Classical Hollywood era.Fontaine appeared in more than 45 feature films in a career that spanned five decades.She was the younger sister of actress Olivia de Havilland.See the other products in this exciting series and discover hidden talents within yourself now!
