Douglas elton fairbanks born douglas elton thomas ullman. The second volume of fairbanks jrs autobiography, about his war experiences, and, like the first volume, interesting and engagingly written. The son of another hollywood legend, douglas fairbanks, jr. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Serving in the us navy, the details of his involvement were kept secret for many years after the war. Though he produced a few features during the 50s, he turned primarily to television, hosting, producing and sometimes acting in the british anthology series douglas fairbanks jr. Aug 28, 2015 hiis son, douglas fairbanks jr, came to almost rival his father in fame but years later his story would once again be the inspiration for hollywood after being used as the inspiration for the. May 23, 1883 december 12, 1939 was an american actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. The relationship of father and son looms large in the book for the book ends in 1940 shortly after fairbank seniors death.
Sign up here to see what happened on this day, every day in your inbox. Douglas fairbanks thief of bagdad, iron mask to screen. The second volume of fairbanks jr s autobiography, about his war experiences, and, like the first volume, interesting and engagingly written. Presents 195357, and of his remaining rare screen performances, almost all were for tv, notably the crooked hearts abc, 1972, with rosalind russell, arthur. Ever surrounded by legendary names, he had mary pickford as a stepmother, marlene dietrich as a lover, was briefly married to joan crawford, and even featured in a british government sex scandal of the 1960s. He was involved in planning extremely technically difficult and important operations at the highest level, and demonstrated extreme bravery in. He could easily have spent the war years starring in lighthearted entertainments. Young fairbanks was more impressive as lois morans fiance in 1926s stella dallas, though it did give fairbanks sr. First edition of fairbanks autobiography, warmly inscribed by him on the title page, to jim who likes the exile which adds to my pleasure in signing this for you all good wishes to you from douglas fairbanks, jr. Scott fitzgerald once wrote, joan crawford is doubtless the best example of the flapper, the girl you see at smart nightclubs, gowned to the apex of sophistication, toying iced glasses with a remote, faintly bitter expression. Reviewed in the united states on february 14, 2020. Aug 09, 2000 the man in the more notorious shot is unveiled as duncan sandys, then a cabinet minister, and his masturbating rival as douglas fairbanks jr, the hollywood legend who dallied with marlene dietrich. Its a pity that fairbanks didnt produce just one, straightforward autobiography or better still, commission someone to write it as a biography.
Navy during world war ii and received the silver star and was made honorary knight commander of the british empire. A life more thrilling than any film he was not only one of the most famous hollywood stars of the golden era but a war hero. The rakishly handsome actor, producer, author and businessman douglas fairbanks jr. May 08, 2000 douglas fairbanks jr, the american actor, socialite and businessman, who has died in new york aged 90, had a struggle to escape from the shade into which he was cast by the reputation of his. He was the son of the prince of pickfair, actor douglas fairbanks sr. His marriage to actress mary pickford in 1920 made them hollywoods first celebrity couple. Reading this followed with a hell of a war written by fairbanks, jr. This new special edition has been updated for the 100th anniversary of the united artists studio, which was founded by douglas fairbanks, mary pickford, charlie chaplin, and d.
Stephen ward that she had intercourse with former american film star douglas fairbanks jr. See more ideas about douglas fairbanks, silent film and old hollywood. Originally published in the britannica book of the year. He later became an independent television producer in great britain and a company director internationally. Gunga din by george stevens cary grant, victor mclaglen. London upi blonde marilyn riccdavies, 18, testified today at the morals trial of dr. Highly recommend reading about an actor that it is unlikely that many people appreciate for his work outside of the acting world. See more ideas about douglas fairbanks, silent film and mary pickford. The fourth musketeer 2019 is a reissue of the first edition that was originally published in 1953. New fairbanks king of hollywood exhibit opens the douglas. Headless men in sex scandal finally named uk news the. His second book has to do with his extraordinary experiences during wwii, and i have not read it, but i very much want to. Books by douglas fairbanks author of laugh and live. Hiis son, douglas fairbanks jr, came to almost rival his father in fame but years later his story would once again be the inspiration for hollywood after being used as the inspiration for the.
Douglas fairbanks jr vintage autograph hollywood movie. Douglas fairbankss most popular book is the canterville ghost. Fairbanks was born on december 9, 1909 in new york city, new york. Explore books by douglas fairbanks with our selection at. Yet he made his imprint on some 100 motion pictures, became a reallife war hero and found success as. Yet he made his imprint on some 100 motion pictures, became a reallife war hero and found success as an actor, producer, author, artist and businessman. Douglas fairbanks last will and testament hollywoodland.
If you love hollywood history, silent film, romance, and adventure, then you, too, will enjoy the fourth musketeer. But this book is for a much wider audience than already established fans of fairbanks. The book ends with the authors enlistment in the u. Apr 20, 1988 he is, of course, douglas fairbanks jr. The first king of hollywood has been organized in conjunction with the publication of the academys new book, douglas fairbanks. He was highly decorated naval officer of world war ii. A hell of a war hardcover january 1, 1995 by douglas jr fairbanks author 4. Read more this is an autobiography of the crown prince of american cinema, son of the disputed king of the silver screen, douglas fairbanks sr.
Douglas fairbanks s most popular book is the canterville ghost. However, the environment he was born into and the circumstances naturally led him to be a thespian. Douglas fairbanks jr, who has died aged 90, carried his fathers name proudly, though he had to overcome paternal neglect and the comparison with one of hollywoods legendary stars. In the 1920s and early 30s, joan crawford and douglas fairbanks jr. The case was investigated by her lawyers and they decided to sue the studio and douglas fairbanks jr. He was the son of legendary silent movie actor douglas fairbanks fairbanks was born on december 9, 1909 in new york city, new york. A life more thrilling than any film he was not only one of the most famous hollywood stars of the golden era but a war hero who received the highest awards for bravery and a. As the book shows us, no matter how much time may pass, there will never be another douglas fairbanks. Fairbanks werd als zoon van douglas fairbanks en anna beth sully geboren. Douglas fairbanks has 23 books on goodreads with 899 ratings. Although he appeared in approximately 100 movies or tv shows, douglas fairbanks, jr. Excellently written autobiography by douglas fairbanks, jr. He was the son of actor douglas fairbanks and was once married to joan crawford. Biography for douglas fairbanks turner classic movies.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. The douglas fairbanks museum preserving film history. Douglas fairbanks jr, the american actor, socialite and businessman, who has died in new york aged 90, had a struggle to escape from the shade. December 9, 1909 may 7, 2000 was an american actor and a highly decorated naval officer of world war ii. Authored by jeffrey vance and tony maietta, with robert cushman as photographic editor, the book examines fairbankss art and ventures behind his public persona, showcasing more than. The true extent of the rebellion is determined following a skirmish with british troops headed by three raucous sergeants played to perfection by cary grant, victor mclaglen, and douglas fairbanks jr. In 1927 fairbanks made his stage debut in young woodley based on a book by. Douglas fairbanks ralph hancock and letitia fairbanks. Robinson, ronald colman, katharine hepburn, irene dunne, ginger rogers, cary grant, rita hayworth, and maureen ohara. Navy in 1940 at age 30with the promise of a second volume that readers will welcome. Salad days, the first volume of douglas fairbanks, jr. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films including the thief of bagdad, robin hood, and the mark of zorro, but spent the early part of his career making comedies fairbanks was a founding member of united artists. May 7, 2000, new york, his son by his first wife, anna beth sully, was a debonair leading man in the late 1930s and 40s who played roles similar to his fathers. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
He became an actor during the late silent era and a star of abudget films starring alongside actors such as greta garbo, edward g. He was known as the king of hollywood before the title was given to clark gable. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films including the thief of bagdad, robin hood, and the mark of zorro, but spent the early part of his career making comedies. Maria felt offended, it was incomprehensible for her that universal pictures did something like that after signing with her a contract, just a year before, in order to appear in 8 movies as star or costar. Its difficult to imagine three hollywood leading men who could. The man in the more notorious shot is unveiled as duncan sandys, then a cabinet minister, and his masturbating rival as douglas fairbanks jr, the hollywood legend who dallied with marlene dietrich. Here, fairbanks profiles his wife three years before their divorce. Dashing, handsome, and connected, douglas fairbanks jr. At an earlier hearing miss ricedavies named viscount astor, 55ycarold son of americanborn lady nancy astor, as. He was the silent screen father of his talking pictures son, actor douglas fairbanks jr. Doyle new york will hold a major auction of items from the estate of the late douglas fairbanks, jr.
Screen actor douglas fairbanks junior had an amazingly successful military career during wwii. Mar 20, 2009 the 1929 version of the film had disappeared completely from view because his son, douglas fairbanks jr. He was the son of legendary silent movie actor douglas fairbanks. The salad days, by douglas fairbanks, jr the first of his two autobiographies, the salad days takes us up to 1941. The 1929 version of the film had disappeared completely from view because his son, douglas fairbanks jr.
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