- SKU: 9781476695068
- BARCODE: 9781476695068
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Tragedy of Rita Johnson: Fame and Misfortune in Golden Age Hollywood - Paperback
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by Michael D. Rinella (Author)
Initially thought to be the next Jean Harlow, Rita Johnson instead developed a reputation as a versatile character actress, cast in roles ranging from maternal figures to antagonists, with particular success portraying the "other woman" in sophisticated melodramas. She found success in these roles despite having to work within the gendered expectations of early Hollywood.
This first full-length biography details Johnson's career in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, including the hair dryer "accident" that nearly cost Johnson her life and changed the trajectory of her acting career. It documents her continued work in film, radio, and television while also acknowledging the long-term effects of injury and addiction on her professional life.
Author Biography
Michael D. Rinella is a high school special education teacher and lives in Marion, New York.
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