Veronica: The Autobiography of Veronica Lake by Veronica Lake (English) Paperbac

Description: Veronica by Veronica Lake The autobiography of actress Veronica Lake, first published in 1969. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "What a sense you have for finding trouble and entering into it."Veronica Lake remains one of Hollywoods greatest icons, from movies like Sullivans Travels and The Blue Dahlia. Her trademark peek-a-boo blonde hairstyle, partly hiding one eye, is a legend in its own right, but her blend of beauty, ice cool persona and dry comedic style makes the actress a timelessly magnetic screen personality.The persona hid a tumultuous personal life, and this memoir holds nothing back. Born Connie Ockleman, the actress owed the soubriquet Veronica Lake to a producers inspiration. She was a tough Brooklyn kid, with an ambitious stage mother calling the shots in her early life. After early successes in beauty pageants, the diminutive Connie headed to Hollywood, where, despite her headstrong nature, she became Hollywoods biggest it girl of the 1940s.But after brushes with the casting couch (she didnt succumb), a string of doomed marriages, troubled relationships with her children, and remarkable stardom and fortune, Veronica Lake suffered a rapid fall from grace--ending up bankrupt and alcoholic in New York City. Happily she rediscovered her acting career in live theatre and enjoyed living in Miami for most of her final years, before she died aged only 50 in 1973.This remarkable memoir (1969), a slalom of highs, lows, comedy and heartbreak, was co-written with Donald Bain. It has been out-of-print, rare and sought-after for many decades. Dean Street Press is proud to reissue it now, with a new introduction by broadcaster and writer Eddie Muller. Author Biography Constance Frances Marie Ockelman (Veronica Lake) was born in Brooklyn on November 14, 1922. Her father died when she was 10 years old.After being expelled from a Catholic boarding school in Montreal, Veronica participated in beauty pageants in her teens. In 1938 she moved with her mother and step-father to Beverly Hills, and appeared as an extra in several films before her break-out role in I Wanted Wings (1940). Numerous starring roles followed, trading in part on Veronicas legendary and much-imitated peek-a-boo hair-style. These films included Sullivans Travels (1941) and The Blue Dahlia (1946).In the 1950s, following bankruptcy and her third divorce, Veronica moved to New York City, subsequently appearing mostly in live theatre in the USA and England. Her memoir Veronica was first published in 1969.Other than travelling theatrical engagements, Veronica spent most of her final years living in Miami. She died, aged 50, in 1973, leaving two adult daughters and a son. Long Description "What a sense you have for finding trouble and entering into it." Veronica Lake remains one of Hollywoods greatest icons, from movies like Sullivans Travels and The Blue Dahlia. Her trademark peek-a-boo blonde hairstyle, partly hiding one eye, is a legend in its own right, but her blend of beauty, ice cool persona and dry comedic style makes the actress a timelessly magnetic screen personality. The persona hid a tumultuous personal life, and this memoir holds nothing back. Born Connie Ockleman, the actress owed the soubriquet Veronica Lake to a producers inspiration. She was a tough Brooklyn kid, with an ambitious stage mother calling the shots in her early life. After early successes in beauty pageants, the diminutive Connie headed to Hollywood, where, despite her headstrong nature, she became Hollywoods biggest it girl of the 1940s. But after brushes with the casting couch (she didnt succumb), a string of doomed marriages, troubled relationships with her children, and remarkable stardom and fortune, Veronica Lake suffered a rapid fall from grace--ending up bankrupt and alcoholic in New York City. Happily she rediscovered her acting career in live theatre and enjoyed living in Miami for most of her final years, before she died aged only 50 in 1973. This remarkable memoir (1969), a slalom of highs, lows, comedy and heartbreak, was co-written with Donald Bain. It has been out-of-print, rare and sought-after for many decades. Dean Street Press is proud to reissue it now, with a new introduction by broadcaster and writer Eddie Muller. Details ISBN191305473X Author Veronica Lake Year 2020 ISBN-10 191305473X ISBN-13 9781913054731 Publication Date 2020-02-03 Pages 226 Short Title Veronica Language English Format Paperback Subtitle The Autobiography of Veronica Lake UK Release Date 2020-02-03 Place of Publication Salisbury Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations AU Release Date 2020-02-03 NZ Release Date 2020-02-03 DEWEY 791.43028092 Audience General Publisher Dean Street Press Limited Imprint Dean Street Press Limited We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126527503;

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