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Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star. Kindle Edition

by Jacqueline T. Lynch (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
The first book on the career of actress Ann Blyth. Multitalented and remarkably versatile, Blyth began on radio as a child, appeared on Broadway at the age of twelve in Lillian Hellman's WATCH ON THE RHINE, and enjoyed a long and diverse career in films, theatre, television, and concerts. A sensitive dramatic actress, the youngest at the time to be nominated for her role in MILDRED PIERCE (1945), she also displayed a gift for comedy, and was especially endeared to fans for her expressive and exquisite lyric soprano, which was showcased in many film and stage musicals. Still a popular guest at film festivals, lovely Ms. Blyth remains a treasure of the Hollywood's golden age.

This exploration of her career covers in detail her films, television, theatre, and radio performances from a wealth of sources and is illustrated with 275 photographs, some rarely or never before seen.
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"Now, at last, a book about Blyth's long career...This examines and analyzes how the darker, edgier aspects of Blyth's persona were tamped down in favor of films that showcased her beauty and her singing voice....The book has a lot of detail about her films, her many stage, TV and cabaret appearances...a lavish new career book...glad she is getting her due..." Liz Smith, nationally syndicated entertainment columnist - New York Social Diary

"Lynch gives us thoughtful commentary that helps us better understandthe range of roles Blyth played, and appreciate the nuances of heracting style. Unlike many film historians, Lynch doesn't neglect ordownplay Blyth's work in other media. There's ample coverage here ofcareer achievements in radio, television, and stage (actor-singer BillHayes contributing some valuable reminiscences of their joint concertappearances).

Ann Blyth is now one of the last major survivorsfrom the Golden Age of Hollywood. Jacqueline T. Lynch's book pays herthe tribute she deserves, and some overdue recognition as well." -David C. Tucker

About the Author

Jacqueline T.Lynch's novels, short stories, and non-fiction books on New England history andfilm criticism are available from many online shops as eBooks, audiobook, andpaperback.  She is also a playwrightwhose plays have been produced around the United States and in Europe, and haspublished articles and short fiction in regional and nationalpublications.  She writes Another Old Movie Blog on classic films,and the syndicated newspaper column SilverScreen, Golden Years. For more on Jacqueline T. Lynch's book and projects,and to receive newsletter updates and special offers, please see: jacquelinetlynch.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Z1QF3Y6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jacqueline T. Lynch (June 18, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 18, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
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Jacqueline T. Lynch’s novels, short stories, and non-fiction books on New England history and classic films are available from many online shops as eBooks, audiobook, and paperback. She is also a playwright whose plays have been produced around the United States and in Europe, and has published articles and short fiction in regional and national publications. She writes Another Old Movie Blog on classic films, and the syndicated newspaper column Silver Screen, Golden Memories. For updates and special offers, please see her website: www.JacquelineTLynch.com.

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  • ChrisJ.
    5.0 out of 5 stars and so many beautiful photographs, that you probably wouldn't find anywhere else
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
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    This is a lavish book, with a lot of text, and so many beautiful photographs, that you probably wouldn't find anywhere else. It covers all aspects of her life and career. This is a really nice keep-sake kind of book to read in order, or in sections, to keep as a tribute to Ann Blyth. I was really very pleased with my purchase. Thanks!
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  • Las
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well done, honest and factual.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
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    In the author's foreword, Jacqueline T. Lynch is very clear from the beginning that her book is essentially about Ann Blyth's career; not the personal life of the actress. And I admire Ms. Lynch for respecting Ann Blyth's privacy.
    I still gained a strong sense of the person that Ann Blyth is through some of the quotes and comments by the actress herself and others who know her and have worked with her through the years. Ms. Lynch has obviously done extensive research to provide such a thorough and detailed account of the films she discusses in her book; however, she includes such an overwhelming amount of information about each film that I often grew tired trying to wade through it all. The book is also very large and very heavy, which is cumbersome to hold on your lap. Thus, my rating of 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, it's a good effort, but I feel it would have been just as informative if it had been cut by half. The many great photos are a treat...loved them!
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  • Chris Flick
    5.0 out of 5 stars I had it as an e-book whose only drawback was an inability to enlarge the many excellent photographs. Highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2015
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    Marvelous read about Ann Blyth, an actress I am always intrigued by but know very little about. I appreciate the author's enthusiasm for the films and the extra amount of detailed analysis on the major titles. It has been a job of work compiling this information from many sources. The material is highly readable and when you come to the end you realize this has been a career that justifies this level of presentation. I had it as an e-book whose only drawback was an inability to enlarge the many excellent photographs. Highly recommended.
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  • Glow Worm
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Abreviated Ann Blyth.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2017
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    Three stars for the interesting photographs. As one reviewer said boring (limited insight) treatment of a lovely woman and fine actress--especially when playing poisonous brat on screen daughters.

    This thick book is mostly an admirer's opinion (with chronological summery research) of the actress/singer's films & stage work.
    Missing are photos of her husband & children.--i.e., Information about her marriage, children and the impressions and opinions of family, friends, co workers about Blyth, her character & temperament. Ditto a critical evaluation of her work.

    Although Blyth is still living and has for decades extensively expressed her views in interviews about her personal life, the films she was in, her directors and fellow actors scant is covered in this book & there is little (if any) new source material from this fine performer.
    A lengthy interview with Blyth newly critiquing her film career, associates & life's experiences would have been appreciated.
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  • Andy
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2016
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    A wonderfully comprehensive biography of one of Hollywood's overlooked stars of the 1950s.
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  • Caftan Woman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent as tribute and history.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
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    Jacqueline T. Lynch's "Ann Blyth: Actress, Singer, Star" is the book Ann Blyth fans have been waiting for. If you are a fan you will appreciate Ms. Lynch's research and insights, along with the many photographs. If you are not already a fan of Ms. Blyth, this book will surely turn you into one. If you are at all interested in the entertainment business in the 20th century - from radio to television, from stage to screen, from touring companies to night clubs you will find much to fascinate you. A must-have for the entertainment section of your bookshelf.
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  • Edward C. Charney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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    very pleased
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  • Naomi Doudera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blyth wonderful read Good writer flowed well I wasn't bored with
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2015
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    G8 bio on Ms. Blyth wonderful read Good writer flowed well I wasn't bored with it
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  • Bryan James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you wanted to know about Ann Blyth
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2016
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    I really enjoyed listening to Jacqueline T. Lynch's new book on Ann Blyth - expertly narrated by Toni Lewis, who manages to blend in well with the material.

    I have to admit that I'd only known Ann Blyth from her musicals - although I was aware she was nominated as best supporting actress for Mildred Pierce (1945) - a film I haven't seen (shame, I hear you cry!). I was surprised to learn of all the non musicals'. And doubly surprised later to hear her voice had been dubbed for the musical-drama The Helen Morgan Story!

    As has been noted by other reviewers, the book is very detailed - and long at 18hrs. I have to confess, as someone mostly interested in her film career, that I skipped most of the pre-Hollywood material and went straight to the chapters just leading up to when her acting career began. But I think you can read the book any way that suits you and the rest can be a reference or you can dip in and out, as I did, and still very much enjoy the experience.

    Naturally, I enjoyed the chapters on her musicals! (in addition to other chapters such as the ones on Mildred Pierce, making The Helen Morgan Story, and The Buster Keaton Story with Ann and Donald O'Connor) and the backstory to them, including on Mario Lanza, Edmund Purdom and many of the stars and studios of 'old Hollywood'.

    Ann Blyth comes across as a thoroughly decent down-to earth person. I read a book about Marilyn Monroe recently - how Hollywood destroyed her and the pain and suffering that came with each success and failure. Ann Blyth is the complete opposite and handled Hollywood with the confidence of someone who knew who she was and what she was prepared to pay for fame, which had to fall in with her beliefs and morals. The surprising thing is she set her own boundaries (no pin-ups, for example) without fuss and they were respected.

    Despite the wholesomeness, the author manages to make her a very interesting character. She wasn't without ambition but it didn't blind her to the feelings of others. She treated everyone on a film set with respect and was as friendly to the extras as she was to her co-stars.

    The book makes you want to watch more of her films (Mildred Pierce is on the list!). A few days ago I started to watch The King's Thief on TCM but soon decided it was like one of her musicals - without music! I expect to have better luck with some other of her films.

    All in all, a great book for anyone interested in The Golden Age of Hollywood and, in particular, for fans of Ann Blyth.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Everything you wanted to know about Ann Blyth

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2016
    I really enjoyed listening to Jacqueline T. Lynch's new book on Ann Blyth - expertly narrated by Toni Lewis, who manages to blend in well with the material.

    I have to admit that I'd only known Ann Blyth from her musicals - although I was aware she was nominated as best supporting actress for Mildred Pierce (1945) - a film I haven't seen (shame, I hear you cry!). I was surprised to learn of all the non musicals'. And doubly surprised later to hear her voice had been dubbed for the musical-drama The Helen Morgan Story!

    As has been noted by other reviewers, the book is very detailed - and long at 18hrs. I have to confess, as someone mostly interested in her film career, that I skipped most of the pre-Hollywood material and went straight to the chapters just leading up to when her acting career began. But I think you can read the book any way that suits you and the rest can be a reference or you can dip in and out, as I did, and still very much enjoy the experience.

    Naturally, I enjoyed the chapters on her musicals! (in addition to other chapters such as the ones on Mildred Pierce, making The Helen Morgan Story, and The Buster Keaton Story with Ann and Donald O'Connor) and the backstory to them, including on Mario Lanza, Edmund Purdom and many of the stars and studios of 'old Hollywood'.

    Ann Blyth comes across as a thoroughly decent down-to earth person. I read a book about Marilyn Monroe recently - how Hollywood destroyed her and the pain and suffering that came with each success and failure. Ann Blyth is the complete opposite and handled Hollywood with the confidence of someone who knew who she was and what she was prepared to pay for fame, which had to fall in with her beliefs and morals. The surprising thing is she set her own boundaries (no pin-ups, for example) without fuss and they were respected.

    Despite the wholesomeness, the author manages to make her a very interesting character. She wasn't without ambition but it didn't blind her to the feelings of others. She treated everyone on a film set with respect and was as friendly to the extras as she was to her co-stars.

    The book makes you want to watch more of her films (Mildred Pierce is on the list!). A few days ago I started to watch The King's Thief on TCM but soon decided it was like one of her musicals - without music! I expect to have better luck with some other of her films.

    All in all, a great book for anyone interested in The Golden Age of Hollywood and, in particular, for fans of Ann Blyth.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2020
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    The book was much larger and more than I expected. Great biography.
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  • jose manuel gonzalez gomez
    4.0 out of 5 stars muy interesante
    Reviewed in Spain on June 18, 2016
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    muy aficionado al cine clásico de Hollywood, me sorprendió enormemente saber la existencia de un libro sobre una estrella, digamos, 'menor', aunque muy apreciada por los que éramos niños en los 50. hartos de ediciones sobre los 'indiscutibles' -monroe, dean, hepburn-, los que llevamos muchos años en 'ésto', agradecemos esta excepción.
    en cuanto al libro en si, la relación interés/calidad con el precio, es excelente. personalmente, echo de menos una mayor calidad en la parte gráfica, pero, dadas las circunstancias editoriales, no deja de ser una joya.
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  • Claudio Manari
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022
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    A very good book, complete and exhaustive with beautiful pictures and a lot of informations. Great bibliography and well written. A very good tribute to this beautiful and talented performer as an actress and singer. I am very satisfied.
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  • Rex F. Shields
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ann Blyth. Actress, Singer, Star
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2016
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    I have to say this was not what I expected. While it is a very impressive record of Ann Blyth's career I thought it was going to be more biographic.
    There are some interesting bits but not enough. I do not think the general public want to sit down and read every last summary of everything Miss Blyth appeared in from Films, TV, Summer stock, etc. I thought there could have been more anecdotes from Miss Blyth.
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