Since her film debut in 1930, Maureen O'Sullivan has consistently proven herself to be one of the most talented and versatile performers in the entertainment media. Her career has spanned 60 years, over which time she has appeared on stage and screen, on television and radio, and has even been a published author of a few short stories. This bio-bibliography explores every facet of O'Sullivan's distinguished career and illustrates the surprising depth and range that she exhibited and still continues to display in her fascinating career. Billips traces the entirety of the actress's...

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress for three films in 1927-28, "Seventh Heaven," Sunrise, and "Street Angel," Janet Gaynor may be better known for her roles as the endearing orphan, Judy Abbott, in "Daddy Long Legs" (1931) and the small town girl-turned actress, Esther Blodgett, in "A Star Is Born" (1937). Her entire acting career is presented here, from bit parts in 1924 to a final appearance on ABC-TV's "Love Boat" in 1981. The opening biography assesses her lifework, which is then documented in separate chapters on her work in film, radio, stage, and television.

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