Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld's Last Star by Christopher

Description: Helen Morgan by Christopher S. Connelly An emotive soprano, heartrending melodies about unrequited love, and a draped-over-the-piano persona made Helen Morgan (1902–1941) the original torch singer, but she was so much more. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An emotive soprano, heartrending melodies about unrequited love, and a draped-over-the-piano persona made Helen Morgan (1902–1941) the original torch singer, but she was so much more. The versatile actress appeared on Broadway, in film, and on radio. In a number of stage revues, she danced, sang, and excelled in sketch comedy. She played Julie in Kern and Hammersteins Broadway musical Show Boat (1927) and also starred in the duos Sweet Adeline in 1929. That same year, Morgan appeared in Rouben Mamoulians classic film Applause. When the Great Depression made theater roles scarce, she headed the CBS radio program Broadway Melodies and worked in the emerging medium of television. Yet Morgans life was one of extremes. She earned a million dollars throughout her career but remained in constant debt. She was one of the most universally beloved people in her profession, but a stable romantic relationship eluded her until the very end of her life. She was a protofeminist who aided women facing unplanned pregnancies, yet she also sought respite in a man whose financial support would allow her to retire from the stage. Through it all, she battled alcoholism; brandy would eventually extinguish her flame in 1941. Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfelds Last Star is the first biography of the gifted performer since 1974. Author Christopher Connelly utilizes interviews, newspaper articles, and family scrapbooks to present an honest and unflinching look at Morgans life. Connellys meticulous research addresses Morgans troubled childhood, including her mothers six marriages, and the trauma of her stepfathers arrest and conviction for manslaughter in 1913. Also revealed are details regarding her early career in vaudeville and silent film, insights into the speakeasy and supper-club culture that served as a backdrop to Morgans career, and accounts of her outstanding accomplishments, philanthropic actions, and enduring popularity. This gripping narrative presents the brief but brilliant life of a complex, talented, and iconic entertainer. Table of Contents Prologue Only Make Believe Insufficient Sweetie Scandalized The Queen of Modern Song The All-American Musical Comedy I Want a Lovable Baby Trials Applause for and with Miss Helen Morgan Americas Greatest Star Follies Above the Title Hes Just My Bud Hollywood The House of Morgan More Scandals Tired of Livin and Scared Of Dyin Epilogue Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 List of Abbreviations Details ISBN1985900580 Author Christopher S. Connelly Pages 416 Series Screen Classics Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781985900585 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-08-06 Subtitle The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfelds Last Star Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-08-06 Illustrations 70 b&w illustrations Publisher The University Press of Kentucky Imprint The University Press of Kentucky Place of Publication Lexington ISBN-10 1985900580 UK Release Date 2024-08-06 Audience General DEWEY 782.66092 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:161438780;

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