The Real Diana Dors
eBook - ePub

The Real Diana Dors

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Real Diana Dors

About this book

The story of Swindon-born film star Diana Dors is one of fame, glamour and intrigue. From the moment she came into the world, her life was full of drama. Her acting career began in the shadow of the Second World War, entering the film world as a vulnerable young teenager and negotiating the difficult British studio system of the 1940s and 50s. Yet she battled against the odds to become one of the most iconic British actors of the 20th century. This book follows her remarkable story, from childhood in suburban Swindon, to acting success as a teenager and finding fame as the ‘the English Marilyn Monroe’. Many remember her as an outspoken and sometimes controversial figure, grabbing headlines for her personal life as often as her film roles. For Diana, image seemed to be everything, but there was more to her than the ‘blonde bombshell’ reputation suggested. A talented actor, she worked on numerous film and television projects, building a fascinating career that spanned decades. Set against the backdrop of the changing social landscape of twentieth century Britain, this book charts the ups and downs of her diverse acting career and her tumultuous private life, to build a fascinating picture of a truly unique British screen icon.

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Information

Publisher
White Owl
Year
2021
Print ISBN
9781526782151
eBook ISBN
9781526782168

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Prologue: Why Diana Dors is a Lasting Screen Icon
  7. Chapter 1 The Road to LAMDA
  8. Chapter 2 A Step Towards Fame
  9. Chapter 3 Joining the Rank ‘Charm School’
  10. Chapter 4 Enter Dennis Hamilton
  11. Chapter 5 The Face of 1950s British Cinema
  12. Chapter 6 Hollywood Calling?
  13. Chapter 7 Family and Fame
  14. Chapter 8 A New Frontier
  15. Chapter 9 Loving Alan Lake
  16. Chapter 10 The Swinging Mid-Seventies
  17. Chapter 11 A Time for Reflection
  18. Chapter 12 A Very Public Life
  19. Appendix I: Filmography
  20. Appendix II: Selected Television Appearances
  21. Appendix III: Discography
  22. Bibliography
  23. Plates