Colleen Moore: A Biography of the Silent Film Star

Colleen Moore (1899-1988) was one of the most popular and beloved stars of the American silent screen. Remembered primarily as a comedienne in such films as Ella Cinders (1926) and Orchids and Ermine (1927), Moore's career was also filled with dramatic roles that often reflected societal trends. A trailblazing performer, her legacy was somewhat overshadowed by the female stars that followed her, notably Louise Brooks and Clara Bow.

An in-depth examination of Moore's early life and film career, the book reveals the ways in which her family and the times in which she lived influenced the roles she chose. Included are forewords written by film historian Joseph Yranski, a friend of the actress, and by Moore's stepdaughter, Judith Hargrave Coleman.






ISBN-13 : 9780786449699
Publisher : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date : 04/30/2012
Author : Jeff Codori

Meet the Author

Jeff Codori is the creator of the Colleen Moore Project, a website devoted to strengthening the actress's place in cinematic history, and to finding new sources of information about her.