Fallen Star: A biography of Gail Russell - Steven Glenn Ochoa

n nThe unforgettable story of Gail Russell (1924-1961), Hollywoods Forgotten Legend, n who rose from high school obscurity to become one of Paramount Studios major n stars during the 1940's. Her fabled discovery by Paramount Talent Head William n Meiklejohn in 1942 has become one of the most legendary tales in Hollywood n history. Here is the in depth story of the long forgotten Paramount star whose beauty n was rare, even by Hollywood standards. The shy actress with the lovely blue eyes, n and the luxurious, raven black hair whose face, when in repose, always had a haunting n sadness. Gail Russell's story is taken from old newspaper and magazine accounts n taken during her lifetime. Interviews with Gail Russell's mother, those people whom n worked with her during her movie career, and especially with those interviews with Gail n Russell personally. It is a unique and vivid tale of a young girl who possessed the beauty n of a movie star, but tragically, not the temperament.n nThe book also contains over 100 photos from Gail's life and movie career.n