Margaret O'Brien: A Career Chronicle and Biography
Author: Allan R. Ellenberger, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien
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ISBN: 0786408855
Publisher: McFarland & Company (September, 2000)
Sales Rank: 547,904
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Wonderful book for a wonderful child star
This book has everything about the wonderful little actress, Margaret O'Brien. Not only does it have a biographical section, but details every film she every made with a complete listing of cast, crew, synopis, a behind the scenes look at the making of the film and comments from costars and O'Brien herself. The author has put a lot of research into this book and it deserves to be read.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Margaret Found!
This book does exactly what it promises by providing a biography of O'Brien's life and a review of her career to date. For any fan of M.B., this is an enjoyable read. What is especially interesting is that this is not a lurid tale of a former child star descending into an ever darkening pit of pain and confusion. It is the story of a survivor who might have transitioned into adult superstardom had it not been for the ever changing tastes of the viewing public and the disintegration of the studio system. I was glad to see that someone cared enough to present an honest and fair picture of Margaret's career and life while a good number of her co-stars were alive and able to be interviewed.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Informative Book ON Great Star
Neatly organized book on the greatest of all child stars. Includes complete listing of all television appearances - she did a ton of them!! MOB comments on all her film rolls which is fasinating. Also some very rare photos from MOB'S private collection. Author is close friend of MOB which adds authenticity to this book
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