Actor Warner Baxter was influential during the days of classic Hollywood but had an especially difficult personal life. Though he achieved various professional accomplishments, his legacy today is not as pronounced as the legacies of some of his peers.

Dan Van Neste’s The Accidental Star: The Life and Films of Warner Baxter delves into the life and career of Baxter. While the book celebrates Baxter’s achievements it paints a truthful portrayal of Baxter’s complexities and challenges. The book also includes various supplemental photographs and an especially thorough annotated filmography–perfect to accompany a viewer’s own journey through Baxter’s films.

The Accidental Star: The Life and Films of Warner Baxter is available for purchase via Bear Manor Media.