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University Press of Kentucky
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0813180953
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9780813180953
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Jayne Mansfield : the Girl Couldn't Help It
Number of Pages
502 Pages
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English
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2021
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Film / General, Comedy, Entertainment & Performing Arts
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Yes
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Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
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Screen Classics Ser.
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Hardcover
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30.5 Oz
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2020-053334
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Reviews
Eve Golden has given us an impeccably researched, fast-paced, unvarnished but loving tribute to one of Hollywood's great 1950s blonde bombshells., "Eve Golden has given us an impeccably researched, fast-paced, unvarnished but loving tribute to Hollywood's other great 1950s blond bombshell." -- Robert Dance, author of Glamour of the Gods and Hollywood Icons, There have been other Jayne Mansfield books--but none like this one. Eve Golden's even-handed, clear-eyed approach to Jayne's often convoluted life pegs Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It as one of the best star bios ever., "Eve Golden has given us an impeccably researched, fast-paced, unvarnished but loving tribute to one of Hollywood's great 1950s blonde bombshells." -- Robert Dance, author of Glamour of the Gods and Hollywood Icons, "Golden treats Mansfield with respect and sympathy. [Golden] delves deep into her life, past the gossip and (increasingly desperate) publicity stunts that so dominated her career, to reveal the insecurities that truly dominated, and eventually decimated, her life." -- YES! Weekly, This is a confection of a book, but that is not to say it is without substance. The same could be said about its subject. With humor and a keen eye for separating fact from the multitude of fiction surrounding Mansfield, Golden provides the first definitive (and positively page-turning!) work on an underrated actress and cult icon. Readers will fall in love with the multi-talented Mansfield who refused to accept failure. Through turbulent romances and career hiccups, Jayne's first love was truly being a celebrity. She embraced her over the top persona with a wildly eccentric home (called the pink palace) to complete her image. She was a fine comedienne and able to laugh at herself. Still, it is a shame few are aware of the depth of emotion and subtlety this bombshell could bring to her performances. Golden's endlessly entertaining, cute yet intelligent, exhaustively researched book is a must for Mansfield devotees and film scholars alike., Golden treats Mansfield with respect and sympathy. [Golden] delves deep into her life, past the gossip and (increasingly desperate) publicity stunts that so dominated her career, to reveal the insecurities that truly dominated, and eventually decimated, her life., "Pop the pink champagne for Eve Golden's breezily written tribute to the phenomenon known as Jayne Mansfield, which quite notably includes an appreciation of her undervalued talent and sadly unfulfilled potential. Immersed in the giddy pleasures of mid-century pop culture, this book is consistently entertaining while always respectful. Even when it's funny, it never treats Mansfield as a joke." -- John DiLeo, author of Ten Movies at a Time: A 350-Film Journey Through Hollywood and America 1930-1970, An engrossing picture of a woman who was both a throwback to classic Hollywood glamour and a harbinger of modern, "famous for being famous" reality stars., In Golden's capable hands, Mansfield becomes a multi-dimensional person--never just a joke with a big bosom. The research is scrupulous and meticulous, showing us Jayne's complex nature in startling detail. She's not perfect, of course, and Golden describes her affairs and mistakes, while also making her sympathetic.... This is a definitive, stylish biography, separating fact from fiction, presenting the good with the bad. There has been quite a lot of fiction attached to Mansfield, and Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It is here to sort it all out., "This is a confection of a book, but that is not to say it is without substance. The same could be said about its subject. With humor and a keen eye for separating fact from the multitude of fiction surrounding Mansfield, Golden provides the first definitive (and positively page-turning!) work on an underrated actress and cult icon. Readers will fall in love with the multi talented Mansfield who refused to accept failure. Through turbulent romances and career hiccups, Jayne's first love was truly being a celebrity. She embraced her over the top persona with a wildly eccentric home (called the pink palace) to complete her image. She was a fine comedienne and able to laugh at herself. Still, it is a shame few are aware of the depth of emotion and subtlety this bombshell could bring to her performances. Golden's endlessly entertaining, cute yet intelligent, exhaustively researched book is a must for Mansfield devotees and film scholars alike." -- Cynthia Brideson, author of He's Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly and Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway's Greatest Producer, In Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It , Golden tells the story of a 1960's American icon who made a name for herself in the entertainment industry and also in pop culture - and this was before the evolution of social media and more modern-day methods of self-promotion. She was a reality show unto herself. Golden's book delves into the world of that self-promotion and also how relevant it is today., "Exemplary in its research and detail, Golden's book may well become the definitive word--if not the last word--on the Mansfield story." -- Library Journal, "An engrossing picture of a woman who was both a throwback to classic Hollywood glamour and a harbinger of modern, "famous for being famous" reality stars." -- Foreword Reviews, In Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It , Eve Golden offers a joyful account of the star Andy Warhol called 'the poet of publicity,' revealing the smart, determined woman behind the persona. This funny, engaging biography offers a nuanced portrait of a fascinating woman who loved every minute of life and lived each one to the fullest., As with any person we encounter on screen or in the pages of a magazine, Jayne Mansfield was more than just what the media portrayed. These other facets of her life as well as what the public saw is what author Eve Golden has chronicled in her new biography, Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It. Golden takes her reader through a very detailed account of Mansfield's entire life bringing forth a more holistic picture of the Hollywood legend as a celebrity, actress, mother, woman, and person., As Eve Golden reveals in this ferociously readable biography, there were always two Jayne Mansfields: a dramatic actress who dressed like a stripper, an avowed Christian and serial adulteress, an animal-lover swathed in mink. Ms. Golden takes on the daunting task of reconciling these contradictions and succeeds admirably, giving us a vivid, well-rounded (no pun intended) account of a unique life., "As Eve Golden reveals in this ferociously readable biography, there were always two Jayne Mansfields: a dramatic actress who dressed like a stripper, an avowed Christian and serial adulteress, an animal-lover swathed in mink. Ms. Golden takes on the daunting task of reconciling these contradictions and succeeds admirably, giving us a vivid, well-rounded (no pun intended) account of a unique life." -- Stage and Cinema, Eve Golden brings impeccable research and stylish writing to this mid-century American icon. Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It dispels the myths about Jayne Mansfield and examines her continuing popularity., "This is a confection of a book, but that is not to say it is without substance. The same could be said about its subject. With humor and a keen eye for separating fact from the multitude of fiction surrounding Mansfield, Golden provides the first definitive (and positively page-turning!) work on an underrated actress and cult icon. Readers will fall in love with the multi-talented Mansfield who refused to accept failure. Through turbulent romances and career hiccups, Jayne's first love was truly being a celebrity. She embraced her over the top persona with a wildly eccentric home (called the pink palace) to complete her image. She was a fine comedienne and able to laugh at herself. Still, it is a shame few are aware of the depth of emotion and subtlety this bombshell could bring to her performances. Golden's endlessly entertaining, cute yet intelligent, exhaustively researched book is a must for Mansfield devotees and film scholars alike." -- Cynthia Brideson, author of He's Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly and Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway's Greatest Producer, Exemplary in its research and detail, Golden's book may well become the definitive word--if not the last word--on the Mansfield story., "Eve Golden brings impeccable research and stylish writing to this mid-century American icon. Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It dispels the myths about Jayne Mansfield and examines her continuing popularity." -- Larry Harnisch, retired L.A. Times editor, writer, columnist and blogger, In this eye-opening, intriguing and oft-times laugh-out-loud biography of the busty blonde bombshell, Eve Golden has managed to bring to three dimensional life the facts and fantasies surrounding the ubiquitous sex symbol of the 50's and 60's., "There have been other Jayne Mansfield books -- but none like this one. Eve Golden's even-handed, clear-eyed approach to Jayne's often convoluted life pegs Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It as one of the best star bios ever." -- Laura Wagner, book reviewer for Classic Images and author of Hollywood's Hard-Luck Ladies, Pop the pink champagne for Eve Golden's breezily written tribute to the phenomenon known as Jayne Mansfield, which quite notably includes an appreciation of her undervalued talent and sadly unfulfilled potential. Immersed in the giddy pleasures of mid-century pop culture, this book is consistently entertaining while always respectful. Even when it's funny, it never treats Mansfield as a joke.
Dewey Decimal
791.43028092
Table Of Content
Introduction: April 12, 1957, Romanoff's, Beverly Hills Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29
Synopsis
One of the most well-known sex symbols of her time, Jayne Mansfield's (1933−1967) goal was not just to be an actress but to be a star. While she always had her sights set on Hollywood, Mansfield got her start as Rita Marlowe in the Broadway show Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? Known for her platinum blonde hair and her bust size rather than her intelligence and talents, Mansfield was often compared to Marilyn Monroe and was a publicity darling−always available for photo ops and attending every event in sight. However, she soon became the butt of jokes in the New York scene: "the newest cocktail is the Jayne Mansfield. While you're drinking it, the bartender takes your picture." The blonde bombshell's reputation followed her as she transitioned from Broadway to Hollywood, appearing in the low-budget drama Female Jungle before landing the starring role in The Girl Can't Help It . Mansfield followed this success with a dramatic role in The Wayward Bus , winning a Golden Globe in 1957 for New Star of the Year, and starred alongside Cary Grant in Kiss Them for Me . But despite her popularity, Mansfield continued to be a joke in the media. With her outrageously low necklines, affinity for pink accessories (including pink Jaguars, a pink mink, a pink house, a pink heart-shaped bathtub, and pink poodles), and a menagerie of pets (including an ocelot, a monkey, a water buffalo, a burro, an elephant, a Great Dane, a Venezuelan terrier, a talking mynah bird, a rabbit, and more than a dozen untrained Chihuahuas who bit television hosts on numerous occasions), Mansfield increasingly became ostracized in the Hollywood scene. Her appearance as the first celebrity in Playboy and then appearing nude in Promises! Promises! cemented her reputation as an outsider. By the late 1950's, Mansfield's film career had plummeted, but she remained very popular with the general public. She capitalized on that popularity through in-person and TV appearances, soundtracks, nightclub appearances, and stage productions. While the step down in status bruised her celebrity ego, Mansfield had to support five children by numerous fathers. Like many Hollywood stories, Mansfield's ends tragically. By 1967 Mansfield had lost all of her hair after decades of dying it and was forced to wear wigs. She was traveling to New Orleans after an appearance at a small club in Biloxi, Mississippi, when the car she was traveling in rear-ended a tractor trailer. Mansfield and two other adults in the front seat were killed instantly. Three of Mansfield's children (including future star Mariska Hargitay) witnessed the near decapitation of their mother firsthand. The wreck was so gruesome and widely publicized that it prompted lawmakers to enact legislation for bumper guards at the rear of trailers; these guards are still referred to as Mansfield bars today. A laugh-out-loud funny and heartbreaking tale of the temptations of Hollywood , Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It is a spellbinding biography of the legendary sex symbol., Jayne Mansfield (19331967) was driven not just to be an actress but to be a star. One of the most influential sex symbols of her time, she was known for her platinum blonde hair, hourglass figure, outrageously low necklines, and flamboyant lifestyle. Hardworking and ambitious, Mansfield proved early in her career that she was adept in both comic and dramatic roles, but her tenacious search for the spotlight and her risqué promotional stunts caused her to be increasingly snubbed in Hollywood. In the first definitive biography of Mansfield, Eve Golden offers a joyful account of the star Andy Warhol called "the poet of publicity," revealing the smart, determined woman behind the persona. While she always had her sights set on the silver screen, Mansfield got her start as Rita Marlowe in the Broadway show Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?. She made her film debut in the low-budget drama Female Jungle (1955) before landing the starring role in The Girl Can't Help It (1956). Mansfield followed this success with a dramatic role in The Wayward Bus (1957), winning a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year, and starred alongside Cary Grant in Kiss Them for Me (1957). Despite her popularity, her appearance as the first celebrity in Playboy and her nude scene in Promises! Promises! (1963) cemented her reputation as an outsider. By the 1960s, Mansfield's film career had declined, but she remained very popular with the public. She capitalized on that popularity through in-person and TV appearances, nightclub appearances, and stage productions. Her larger-than-life life ended sadly when she passed away at age thirty-four in a car accident. Golden looks beyond Mansfield's flashy public image and tragic death to fully explore her life and legacy. She discusses Mansfield's childhood, her many loves--including her famous on-again, off-again relationship with Miklós "Mickey" Hargitay--her struggles with alcohol, and her sometimes tumultuous family relationships. She also considers Mansfield's enduring contributions to American popular culture and celebrity culture. This funny, engaging biography offers a nuanced portrait of a fascinating woman who loved every minute of life and lived each one to the fullest., Jayne Mansfield (1933-1967) was driven not just to be an actress but to be a star. One of the most influential sex symbols of her time, she was known for her platinum blonde hair, hourglass figure, outrageously low necklines, and flamboyant lifestyle. Hardworking and ambitious, Mansfield proved early in her career that she was adept in both comic and dramatic roles, but her tenacious search for the spotlight and her risqu promotional stunts caused her to be increasingly snubbed in Hollywood. In the first definitive biography of Mansfield, Eve Golden offers a joyful account of the star Andy Warhol called "the poet of publicity," revealing the smart, determined woman behind the persona. While she always had her sights set on the silver screen, Mansfield got her start as Rita Marlowe in the Broadway show Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?. She made her film debut in the low-budget drama Female Jungle (1955) before landing the starring role in The Girl Can't Help It (1956). Mansfield followed this success with a dramatic role in The Wayward Bus (1957), winning a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year, and starred alongside Cary Grant in Kiss Them for Me (1957). Despite her popularity, her appearance as the first celebrity in Playboy and her nude scene in Promises Promises (1963) cemented her reputation as an outsider. By the 1960s, Mansfield's film career had declined, but she remained very popular with the public. She capitalized on that popularity through in-person and TV appearances, nightclub appearances, and stage productions. Her larger-than-life life ended sadly when she passed away at age thirty-four in a car accident. Golden looks beyond Mansfield's flashy public image and tragic death to fully explore her life and legacy. She discusses Mansfield's childhood, her many loves -- including her famous on-again, off-again relationship with Mikl s "Mickey" Hargitay -- her struggles with alcohol, and her sometimes tumultuous family relationships. She also considers Mansfield's enduring contributions to American popular culture and celebrity culture. This funny, engaging biography offers a nuanced portrait of a fascinating woman who loved every minute of life and lived each one to the fullest.
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PN2287.M37G65 2021
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