Fans of the Barrymores, rejoice! There’s a new Barrymore biography on the scene, this time focusing on the great Lionel Barrymore.
Kathleen Spaltro’s Lionel Barrymore: Character and Endurance in Hollywood’s Golden Age is an exceptional biography about unimitable Barrymore, lauded for so many notable performances. Spaltro discusses his early years and career as part of the Barrymore clan but also offers insight regarding his pursuits in radio and film beyond working with his siblings. In addition to profiling his personal life in its complications and successes, Spaltro includes information about the production of various films in which he appeared as well as a thoughtful discussion of his legacy today.
This biography about one of classic Hollywood’s greatest actors is not to be missed.
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