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In Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell introduced Scarlett O'Hara as a woman whose beauty was often overlooked due to her captivating charm. However, this description could not be further from the truth when it comes to Vivien Leigh, the talented British actress who portrayed the Southern belle so memorably on screen. Famed for her striking beauty that captured the hearts of many, Leigh's life was a complex tapestry of both beauty and hardship.
This biography delves into the life of the captivating actress, tracing her journey from her birth and upbringing in India to her untimely death in 1967. It showcases her evolution as a stage and film actress, which earned her a Tony award and two Oscars. Despite her undeniable charm and beauty, Leigh battled with inner demons, including her struggle with manic-depressive illness and a sexual compulsion that plagued her existence.
The biography also explores Leigh's tumultuous marriage to fellow actor Laurence Olivier, a relationship marked by both romance and tragedy. Her iconic performances in films like Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire are analyzed in depth, highlighting her incredible talent and range as an actress. Vivien Leigh's life was a whirlwind of highs and lows, beauty and darkness, and this biography seeks to unravel the complexities of this legendary star.
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publisher | ‎McFarland (September 1, 2015) | ||||
publication_date | ‎September 1, 2015 | ||||
language | ‎English | ||||
file_size | ‎3201 KB | ||||
text_to_speech | ‎Enabled | ||||
screen_reader | ‎Supported | ||||
enhanced_typesetting | ‎Enabled | ||||
x_ray | ‎Not Enabled | ||||
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sticky_notes | ‎On Kindle Scribe | ||||
print_length | ‎225 pages | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #1,275,902 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #266 in U.S. Civil War Women's History #403 in Theater Acting & Auditioning #1,505 in Biographies of Actors & Actresses | ||||
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