Francis X. Bushman: A Biography and Filmography - Hardcover

Maturi, Richard J.; Maturi, Mary Buckingham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 078640485X ISBN 13: 9780786404858

Publisher: McFarland Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

Before Burt Lancaster and Charlton Heston, before Bogart and Gable, even before Rudolph Valentino, there was Francis X. Bushman. Bushman virtually created the Hollywood model of the male heartthrob. From contemporary sources and conversations with many of Bushman's surviving relatives, this is the compelling tale of one of Hollywood's first superstars and how his career laid the foundation for the matinee idols who followed.

About this title

About the Author:

Writers Richard J. Maturi and Mary Buckingham Maturi conducted interviews with Bushman family members who provided them with family stories and photographs for this work. They live in the Laramie Range of the Wyoming Rockies.

Review:

"a complete homage to a one-of-a-kind performer...authentic" -- The Silents Majority On-Line Journal

"a detailed and abundantly illustrated work" -- AB Bookman's Weekly

"this affectionate biography is supplemented by a well-detailed filmography...also a good listing of the actor's...appearances...a worthy tribute" -- Past Times

"well documented...the filmography provides complete credit information...together with synopses and contemporary comment" -- Classic Images

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 078640485X
• ISBN 13: 9780786404858
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 254