"Gene Tierney:
A Biography"
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"Gene Tierney: A Biography"
by MICHELLE VOGEL
The newest, most definitive book
on this classic film noir actress. Christina Cassini, Gene Tierney's daughter,
has written a foreword for the book.
"Gene Tierney: A Biography" is
the most complete book ever written on this tragic actress. Together with
a collection of many never before seen photographs, "Gene Tierney: A Biography"
is a must have for all fans of Gene Tierney and classic Hollywood in general.
Called the most beautiful woman
in movie history, Gene Tierney starred in a number of 1940s classics, including
Laura, Leave Her to Heaven and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Her on-screen presence
and ability to transform into a variety of characters made her a film legend.
Gene Tierney's personal life
was a whirlwind of romance (she married a count, was engaged to a prince,
and was courted by a future president) and tragedy (her daughter was born
with severe retardation and Tierney herself struggled with mental illness).
After years of treatment, including electroshock therapy that erased portions
of her life from her memory, she triumphantly returned to Hollywood in
the biggest comeback of any star in history.
This, the first complete biographical
work since the actresses’ death on November 6, 1991, covers everything
from her birth in 1920; through her rise to fame, turbulent love life,
fight with mental illness, and triumphant return to Hollywood; to her retirement
in her 40s and death. An extensive filmography provides the cast and crew
of each film and television appearance, production and release dates, running
times, and a brief synopsis. Additional information covers locations, box
office take, awards, behind-the-scenes details, and memorable quotes. The
work includes many rare photographs from both on and off screen.
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Michelle Vogel's book,
"Gene Tierney: A Biography" should be made into a movie. I have read
this book three times in less than six months and continue to find her
life so exciting and interesting. And, I keep thinking about how Hollywood
loves to make true stories into movies of the week, knowing this book would
translate perfectly into that.While Gene's life was tragic,
it was also filled with joy. She could act, she had class and beauty
and there was much drama behind the scenes of her career, led by her mental
illness. I recently asked the ace Columnist for TV Guide, Michael Logan
what he thought about these facts, and he said, "The life story of Gene
Tierney has it all - glamour, romance, sadness, scandal and insanity.
It would make an absolutely spectacular film. In fact, it's somebody's
best actress Oscar waiting to happen. Sure, it could be argued that Tierney
has been forgotten for so long that the public wouldn't give a damn, but
I don't think that's true. The great, tragic lives of Hollywood stars
are always worth examining because they inevitably shed lighton those who
walk the red carpet today. I think Scarlett Johansson would be an ideal
casting choice. She has acting chops, no contest, but also one of those
faces that is a true canvas -- a fantastic makeup artist could make her
a dead ringer for Tierney!" Until this is reality, you can purchase Michelle's
book at: www.michellevogel.com
And congratulations to her and her husband Matt on the birth of their healthy
baby boy, Ryan Alexander Vogel.
-- Tommy Garrett
March 2, 2005
Every Gene Tierney Fan Should
Read This!
This book was an enjoyable, well
researched, loving tribute to Gene Tierney. There are a lot of interesting
stories and rare photos. You get to know the real woman behind the glamorous
image. I can honestly say that I became a bigger fan of Gene after reading
this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Gene Tierney
or classic movies.
Classic Actresses: http://classicactresses.com
(New York)
Last year, I was proud to do an advance review of my friend,
Michelle Vogel's magnificent written tribute to Gene Tierney. Now that
I have the finished product in my hand, I must say to everyone who reveres
the Golden Age of Hollywood and the Golden Girls who were the Glamour Actresses
of the Thirties and Forties: You must buy this book! Michelle's "labor
of love" is a most fitting tribute to one of Hollywood's "angels"-- Gene
Tierney.
It is a testament to her loveliness,
her talent, her sweetness, her hardships, her tragedies and her courage.
It is also a testament to the glorious high of Hollywood success at an
early age; to beauty unequalled on the Silver Screen; to a girl with warmth,
intelligence and charm who appeared to have the World in the palm of her
hand, only to have it fall from grasp in a heart beat.
Gene Tierney's story is one that
should be put to film. Perhaps Michelle Vogel's fabulous book has laid
the groundwork for such a venture.
by Louis A. Mari from Colorado,
USA
An Advance Book Review
My wife and I have been avid Gene Tierney fans for many
years. So, it is a distinct pleasure to know that Michelle Vogel's new
biography of our favorite actress will soon be published. We are privileged
to know Michelle and to have had access to a draft manuscript of her book.
Anyone who savors the history
of the Golden Era of Hollywood and the luster of the Glamour Starlets of
that time, will thoroughly enjoy this biography of one of the most beautiful
actresses to ever grace the Silver Screen. Gene Tierney represented her
profession in a way that few actresses could. She was thoroughly dedicated
to becoming a great actress, and welcomed her varied roles as challenges
to entertain, yes, but to also improve her skills and stature as an actress.
She was gorgeous, gracious, intelligent and sophisticated. As an actress
who's film debut for Twentieth Century Fox saw her in a co-starring role,
she was incredibly humble and most eager to learn.
Author Vogel details Gene's entire
film career with vigor and exuberance tracing even her beginnings on the
Broadway Stage and her society background to lend meaning to the girl who
would someday play "Laura" in that great film noir of the same name.
But, the book also tells the
heartbreaking story of a beautiful woman, who though so kind and loving;
so full of life and dreams; would someday fall into an abyss of mental
illness that became a nightmare of institutions and mind-rending shock
treatments.
Michelle Vogel's thorough research
and personal devotion to Gene Tierney's life story comes to fruition in
a poignant description of the glamour of Gene's presence; the famous lovers
in her life; the memorable roles in some of Hollywood's finest films; and
the devastating struggle to retain sanity against a series of devastating
emotional and physical blows that almost destroyed her.
Filled with many rare and lovely
photographs of this enigmatic but talented actress, "Gene Tierney: A Biography"
is a long-awaited memorialization of one of our most beautiful actresses
and a woman who deserved so much better than what life gave her.
Advanced Review
by Louis A. Mari from Colorado,
USA
Dearest Michelle:
I have just finished your newest
book on Gene Tierney. What a touching, informative, grand tribute to this
most extraordinary woman. Even though I have studied, read and inquired
about Gene for more than ten years, your book has answered so many questions
that I have had about her for so long. I can't thank you enough for you
doing this book about a woman that was more beautiful than nearly all,
stronger than most of us and greatly misunderstood. There is much more
to this than you can possibly imagine, but for now, I thank you from the
bottom of my heart. She needed you to do this book, and you know why. You
know more than you have said or written… and for this… reat thanks are
given to you. This is not the end, but a great beginning.
My warmest and most sincere regards,
Michael Alameda,
San Jose, California
