Sinatra in Hollywood

by Tom Santopietro

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Oscar-winning actor, acclaimed director, and recipient of the Golden Globe Award for lifetime achievement in film, Frank Sinatra carved out one of the biggest careers in the history of Hollywood, yet his screen legacy has been overshadowed by his achievements as a recording artist. Until now. "Sinatra in Hollywood" is an analytical yet deeply personal look at his screen legend. Laced throughout with Sinatra's own observations on his film work, Santopietro deals head-on with the tumultuous marriages to Ava Gardner and Mia Farrow, and directly addresses the rumours of Mob involvement in Sinatra's career. He traces the arc of an astonishing 60-year run as an actor, from his rise in musicals through legendary flops to his near-mythic comeback. Ranging from iconic Rat Pack film "Ocean's Eleven" to his ground-breaking performance in "The Manchurian Candidate", the long-standing myths are stripped away and the focus placed squarely on the work.
  • ISBN10 142996474X
  • ISBN13 9781429964746
  • Publish Date 10 November 2009 (first published 11 November 2008)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Thomas Dunne Books
  • Format eBook
  • Language English