{"product_id":"irene-dunne-1","title":"Irene Dunne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first full-length biography of Irene Dunne, one of the most versatile actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. A recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors award in 1985, Dunne's acting highlights include five Best Actress Oscar nominations, occurring in almost as many different genres: the Western \u003ci\u003eCimarron\u003c\/i\u003e (1931), the two screwball comedies \u003ci\u003eTheodora Goes Wild\u003c\/i\u003e (1936) and \u003ci\u003eThe Awful Truth\u003c\/i\u003e (1937), the romantic comedy \u003ci\u003eLove Affair\u003c\/i\u003e (1939), and the populist \u003ci\u003eI Remember Mama\u003c\/i\u003e (1948). Her other memorable films include \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Wife\u003c\/i\u003e (1940), \u003ci\u003ePenny Serenade\u003c\/i\u003e (1941), \u003ci\u003eAnna and the King of Siam\u003c\/i\u003e (1946), and \u003ci\u003eLife with Father\u003c\/i\u003e (1947).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter delving into Dunne's childhood and early acting forays, the book reveals details about key events in her life and career, including a difficult, bi-coastal marriage. The author also examines Dunne's pivotal roles on stage and in film, her movement among the genres of melodrama and screwball comedy, her ties to director Leo McCarey, and her post-war film career. Gehring's research and insightful analysis shed light on what made Irene Dunne so unique and her performances so memorable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes 16 pages of photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255056748888,"sku":"9780810858640","price":62.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780810858640_7dd0f8a5-a4a0-4b6f-a354-caa2b0b32a3d.jpg?v=1769789737","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/irene-dunne-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}