Diana Barrymore was the daughter of actor John Barrymore. Her story is both intriguing and tragic–and is all too often overshadowed by the stories of her renowned relatives.
Jennifer Ann Redmond’s Too Fast, Too Short: The Life of Diana Barrymore shines the spotlight on the complex life and legacy of Diana Barrymore, exploring her life, career, and aspirations. Portraying Barrymore as a socialite and actress, this book explicitly paints a portrait of Barrymore that is quite thorough and by no means a cautionary tale.
Redmond’s book is well-researched and aptly fills an important gap in Hollywood history by examining the life and legacy of Diana Barrymore.
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