Format:
vii, 238 p
,
ill
,
26 cm
ISBN:
9780786461394
Content:
"Here is the first extensive, full-length biography and career record on the life and work of Mexican whirlwind Lupe Vélez (1908-1944). Included are stories and photographs and an analysis of lasting influence on popular culture. The foreword by Oscar-winning film historian Kevin Brownlow focuses on the fact and fancy behind Lupe Vélez's colorful public image"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-234), filmography (p. 173-210) and index
,
Introduction -- A stormy beginning -- First love -- "I must be good!" -- Time to grow up -- Hollywood's hard knocks -- The train to tinseltown -- The new girl -- "Loop" and "Coop" -- Misunderstood -- The voice of Vélez -- Me Tarzan, you Lupe -- Stage, screen and splitting up! -- The girl from Mexico -- Lupe and "the Lone Ranger" -- Little girl, "beeg boy" -- The "Mexican spitfire" series -- Nana -- Broken promises, fatal consequences -- The aftermath -- The will.
Language:
English
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