Hopper, Hedda 1890-1966Overview
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Sunset Boulevard
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7 editions published between 1950 and 2003 in English and German and held by 1,627 libraries worldwide Pursued by creditors, Joe swerves into a driveway of a seemingly abandoned Sunset Boulevard mansion. He finds Norma, an ex-screen queen dreaming of a dramatic comeback and her husband/servant living there. She takes a fancy to Joe and, learning that he is a scriptwriter, persuades him to help her with her comeback screenplay. Being broke he accepts. He falls in love with a young script reader, but Norma breaks up their romance, setting tragedy into motion.
The whole truth and nothing but
by Hedda Hopper
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10 editions published between 1963 and 1966 in English and German and held by 668 libraries worldwide The stories behind fifty years of headlines.
From under my hat
by Hedda Hopper
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9 editions published between 1952 and 1963 in English and held by 425 libraries worldwide
Sunset Blvd
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2 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 273 libraries worldwide The story of an aging film queen who prepares for her grand comeback to stardom.
Midnight
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 266 libraries worldwide A penniless showgirl, impersonating a Hungarian countess, quickly adapts to her new lifestyle with the help of an aristocrat. But she finds herself from falling in love with yet another poor man.
Midnight
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1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 118 libraries worldwide A beautiful young social climber pretends to be a Hungarian countess, with humorous results.
Dracula's daughter
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 89 libraries worldwide Literally picking up where Dracula left off, Dr. Von Helsing, thinking he has rid London of all vampires, is instead arrested for murder. Just when Von Helsing's fate seems sealed, the bodies suddenly disappear. Soon several people are found mysteriously killed, their bodies drained of all blood.
Tarzan [2 feature films
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 52 libraries worldwide
Speak easily
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6 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 50 libraries worldwide A serious-minded professor inherits $700,000 and decides to cut loose and see the world. He falls in love with an actress and finances the show she is to star in. Life is wonderful until he discovers that the letter announcing his inheritance was a fake.
Let us be gay
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide "In this vintage comedy, Norma Shearer stars as dowdy housewife Katherine Brown, who dotes on her husband, Bob--until his mistress shows up and she decides to divorce him. After moving to Paris and reinventing herself as a sophisticated lady, Katharine is asked by a female friend to break up the relationship between the woman's granddaughter and her new love--who happens to be ex-hubby Bob! "--Movies Unlimited website.
Tarzan's revenge
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5 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide An African safari headed by a young woman, her parents and her fiancé are searching for big game across the African plains and jungles. The young woman catches the eye of a jungle sultan that wishes to take her as a wife and add her to his harem. When the sultan's henchmen kidnap the young woman, it's up to Tarzan to come to the rescue and free her from the sultan's evil clutches.
Comedy legend Buster Keaton. Part 5, Talkie feature period
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide Speak Easily found Keaton as a milquetoast professor trying to produce a musical show with an inherited fortune, not knowing anything about show business--or that he actually isn't rich.
Golden age of radio. Abbott and Costello
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in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide
One frightened night
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5 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide "Eccentric tycoon Jasper Whyte hosts a dinner at his mansion and announces that he will divide his money and give each guest a million dollars before the stroke of midnight. When his long-lost granddaughter suddenly arrives, Whyte changes his mind and proclaims that she will receive his entire fortune. A second lady appears at the estate, claiming that she is actually Whyte's granddaughter, Doris Waverly, and the first woman is found murdered in her room! With each guest possessing a motive, the mystery of the killer's identity briskly unfolds through a stirring series of surprises. Wallace (credited as "Wally") Ford has an engaging role as "The Great Luvalle," a boisterous vaudeville magician who adds a heightened levity to this suspenseful whodunit"--Container.
Tarzan's revenge ; Tarzan The Fearless
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide "Tarzan's Revenge" : During a safari in which she's accompanied by her less-than-manly fiancé, the beautiful Eleanor comes under the lascivious scrutiny of Ben Alleu Bey, the dastardly villain and master of a hundred-woman harem. Thrown into the mix is the mighty Tarzan, who has his own designs on the innocent Eleanor, and soon teaches Ben Alleu Bey that there is no fury greater than an ape man scorned. Starring Glenn Morris and Eleanor Holm. Co-starring George Barbier and Hedda Hopper. Produced by Sol Lesser. Written by Robert Lee Johnson and Jay Vann. Based on "Tarzan" created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Directed by D. Ross Ledermann. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1938.
Nothing sacred
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide A young woman diagnosed with radium poisoning is given a last fling in New York City for two weeks, but it al turns into a publicity hoax.
Don Juan
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5 editions published between 1926 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 11 libraries worldwide Don Juan was pursued by many women, but it is the one that he could not have that haunts him. It will be for her that he suffers the wrath of Borgia and then killing Count Donati in a duel.
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide In newsreel-style versions of her radio program, actress and entertainment reporter Hedda Hopper hosts both casual and staged behind-the-scenes visits with celebrities in Hollywood. Includes visits with Desi Arnaz, Betty Grable, Ernest Hemingway, Gary Cooper, Bob Hope, Mary Pickford, and many others. Presents 6 films, approximately 9 minutes each, released on Oct. 2, 1941; Dec. 5, 1941; Feb. 20, 1942; June 19, 1942; Aug. 2, 1942; and Oct 5. 1942.
Breakfast in Hollywood
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide Two young people meet and fall in love in the studio where the radio program "Breakfast in Hollywood" is being broadcast.
Don Juan
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2 editions published between 1926 and 1990 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide Don Juan pursues his conquests with abandon until he finds true love with Adriana and then he must fight to keep her. more
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Actors Actresses Adultery Africa Archives Biography California--Los Angeles California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Comedy films Comedy films Conservatism Countesses Don Juan (Legendary character) Drama False personation Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film sequels Gossip columnists History Hopper, Hedda,--1890-1966 Horror films Man-woman relationships Mistaken identity Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Motion pictures Motion pictures--Political aspects Parsons, Louella O.--1881-1972 Political and social views Poor Press and politics Radio comedies Radio programs Rich people Romantic comedy films Screwball comedy films Short films Showgirls Silent films Stoker, Bram,--1847-1912 Tarzan (Fictitious character) Tarzan films United States United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation Vampire films Vampires Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Furry, Elda, 1890-1966
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