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Screen Classics Ser.: Claude Rains : An Actor's Voice by Jessica Rains and David J. Skal (2008, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity Press of Kentucky
ISBN-100813124328
ISBN-139780813124322
eBay Product ID (ePID)65669116
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
Publication NameClaude Rains : an Actor's Voice
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEntertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJessica Rains, David J. Skal
SeriesScreen Classics Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight25.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2008-026317
ReviewsMost movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal's biography, written with Rains' daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome-and justified-reassessments of his gifts., ""It's a fast, compelling read, leaving readers to reach their own conclusions."--Expressionmilwaukee.com" -- Expressmilwaukee.com, "Well-researched, competently written biography of the English actor." -- Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican, "This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reveals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend." -- Larry Cox, Tucson Citizen, "[Claude Rains] was witty, amusing, and beautiful. And thoroughly enchanting to be with. And brilliant."--Bette Davis, ""This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reeals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend."--Tuscan Citizen" -- Larry Cox, Tucson Citizen, "A comprehensive, breezily written guide to a consummate gentleman and an ever-diligent pro." -- The Post and Courier, ""Well-researched, competently written biography of the English actor."--Robert Nott, Sante Fe New Mexican" -- Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican, ""[Claude Rains] was perfect. There's a very small group of actors who seemingly never made a mistake: Walter Huston, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda, and Claude Rains."--Roddy McDowall" -- Roddy McDowall, "Most movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal's biography, written with Rains' daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome -- and justified -- reassessments of his gifts." -- Scott Eyman, Cox News Service, This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reveals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend., Most movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal�s biography, written with Rains� daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome�and justified�reassessments of his gifts., ""Most movie stars eventually are forgotten, and almost all character actors are, but the reputation of Claude Rains has survived for more than 40 years since his death. David Skal's biography, written with Rains' daughter, probably will provoke even more welcome -- and justified -- reassessments of his gifts."--Scott Eyman, Cox News Service" -- Scott Eyman, Cox News Service, "[Claude Rains] was perfect. There's a very small group of actors who seemingly never made a mistake: Walter Huston, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda, and Claude Rains."--Roddy McDowall, �[Claude Rains] was perfect. There�s a very small group of actors who seemingly never made a mistake: Walter Huston, Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda, and Claude Rains.�--Roddy McDowall, �[Claude Rains] was witty, amusing, and beautiful. And thoroughly enchanting to be with. And brilliant.�--Bette Davis, ""Claude Rains was a consummate actor whose remarkable life and career has been covered in fascinating detail in this book"--Kevin Brownlow" -- Kevin Brownlow, ""A comprehensive, breezily written guide to a consummate gentleman and an ever-dlligent pro."--The Post and Courier" -- The Post and Courier, ""The book has an excellent appendix detailing Rain's theatre and film work, and a good bibliography and index."--Mary of Many Colors" -- Mary of Many Colors, "The book has an excellent appendix detailing Rain's theatre and film work, and a good bibliography and index." -- Mary of Many Colors, "It's a fast, compelling read, leaving readers to reach their own conclusions." -- Expressmilwaukee.com, ""[Claude Rains] was witty, amusing, and beautiful. And thoroughly enchanting to be with. And brilliant."--Bette Davis" -- Bette Davis
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal791.4302/8092 B
SynopsisBorn into the English working class, Claude Rains (1889-1967) overcame a severe speech impediment to become a fixture of the London theater scene. Rains's personal life was as dramatic as his work onstage: to end his second marriage while masking his wife's alcoholism, he staged an episode of infidelity, though the ensuing scandal made it difficult for him to find work. In 1926 he immigrated to America where, despite what Rains described as the worst screen test of all time, he was hired by director James Whale to play the title role in an adaptation of H. G. Wells's The Invisible Man, a tour-de-force depending completely on his vocal skills. In Claude Rains: An Actor's Voice, noted author David J. Skal illustrates how Rains's talents were well suited to Hollywood's studio system, allowing him to become one of cinema's best known character actors. He lent his commanding presence to such landmark films as Casablanca, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Notorious, and Lawrence of Arabia and was nominated for four Academy Awards, Bette Davis considered him her favorite acting partner. Drawing on over thirty hours of newly released audio interviews with Rains and enriched by daughter Jessica Rains's contributions, Claude Rains is an intimate portrait and the first full biography of this gifted actor., Late in Claude Rains's distinguished career, a reverent film journalist wrote that Rains "was as much a cinematic institution as the medium itself." In Claude Rains: An Actor's Voice, noted Hollywood historian David J. Skal draws on more than thirty hours of newly-released Rains interviews to create the first full-length biography of the actor nominated multiple times for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. This portrait of a universally respected Hollywood legend also benefits from the insights of his daughter, Jessica Rains, who provides firsthand accounts of the enigmatic man behind her father's refined screen presence and genteel public persona. With unprecedented access to episodes from Rains's private life, Skal tells the full story of the consummate character actor of his generation.
LC Classification NumberPN2287.R225S53 2008
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- Jan 04, 2016
i LOVE Claude Rains...
This book is a compelling story of the life of this incredible man. This book depicts his life as a young boy who turned into an incredible actor through hard work, while learning hard lessons along the way. He is, in my opinion, a true class act. The pictures were great too! .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
