Actress Jean Peters appeared as a leading lady alongside numerous Hollywood notables, including the likes of Tyrone Power, Marlon Brando, and more. On screen, she preferred to portray down-to-earth characters and refused to be turned into a sex symbol.

While she thrived professionally, her off-screen life is also intriguing, as it included a fourteen-year marriage to the elusive billionaire Howard Hughes. Peters, too, strayed from acting and the social scene as a result, leading to less documentation about her life and career during this period.

Michalangelo Capua’s Jean Peters: Hollywood’s Mystery Girl sheds a much-needed light on Peters life and career, as her story has often been overlooked. Capua offers a thoughtful exploration of her film career and personal triumphs, in addition to the complications she faced on a personal and professional scale. The book is also supplemented with photographs that depict Peters throughout different stages of her career.

This book is sure to be enjoyed by fans of 20th Century Fox studio stars, in particular.

Jean Peters: Hollywood’s Mystery Girl is available via the University Press of Mississippi.