Beyond Paradise: The Life of Ramon Novarro (Hollywood Legends Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1604734574 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 422 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He got his big break in 1923's Scaramouche, went on to play the title role in 1925's Ben-Hur and later appeared with Greta Garbo in 1932's Mata Hari. Soares skillfully covers the actor's Mexican upbringing, his ascent to fame, his relationship with publicist and entertainment journalist Herbert Howe and the difficulties he encountered as a gay man. Now screenwriter and translator Andre Soares offers the thoroughly researched biography Beyond Paradise: The Life of Roman Novarro. This is a straightforward and insightful account of one star's difficult life. However, desp
Since then, details of his murder have achieved near mythic proportions, obscuring Novarro’s professional legacy. News reports revealed that the dashing screen hero had not only been gay, but he was dead at the hands of two young, male hustlers. Including original interviews with Novarro’s surviving friends, family, co-workers, and the two men convicted of his murder, this biography provides unique insights into an early Hollywood stara man whose heart was forever in conflict with his image and whose myth continues to fascinate today.. Beyond Paradise presents a ful
A Customer said The Real Ramon Novarro Comes Forth. Proving a thorough background of the times, cultures, and lifestyles, the author creates a vivid and three-dimensional narrative of the life of silent/early talkie star Novarro. Rather than accept heresay--especially about the movie star's drinking, horrendous death--Soares delves into the reality of the situations. An excellent book a. Andre Soares BEYOND PARADISE is a must-read for film lovers David Price BEYOND PARADISE is not your usual Hollywood biography, due to the socially conscious efforts of Mr. Soares. He tells the tale of the much beloved Mexican-American film star with sufficient detail and carefully researched "insider" information to satisfy any fan. He places Novarro in a serious context in the annals of Hollywood history . Excellent TL I bought this book at the behest of a friend and have since reread it twice. I am a severe critic of biographies, having read more than I can number. Happliy, Andre Soares' book is a well-written, intelligent and well-balanced account of the life of a man who was both complex and not always very smart in his choices. The book does what