Claudette Colbert was a major star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, excelling in comedies as well as dramas. Her characters maintained an air of sophistication while also offering vulnerability in her many expert portrayals.
Bernard F. Dick traces Colbert’s career from her time on the stage to the screen and beyond in Claudette Colbert: She Walked in Beauty. Dick’s biography is thoroughly researched and highlights Colbert’s career achievements in addition to her forward-thinking response to television as a way to continue her career.
Beyond covering her professional life, Dick offers readers an interesting look at Colbert’s passions off-screen, including painting, fashion design, and commercial art. Fans of Colbert and classic Hollywood are sure to enjoy this latest addition to Dick’s impressive output.
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