Glenn Ford--star of such now-classic films as Gilda, Blackboard
Jungle, The Big Heat, 3:10 to Yuma, and The Rounders--had rugged
good looks, a long and successful career, and a glamorous Hollywood
life. Yet the man who could be accessible and charming on screen
retreated to a deeply private world he created behind closed doors.
Glenn Ford: A Life chronicles the volatile life, relationships, and
career of the renowned actor, beginning with his move from Canada to
California and his initial discovery of theater. It follows Ford's
career in diverse media--from film to television to radio--and shows how
Ford shifted effortlessly between genres, playing major roles in dramas,
noir, westerns, and romances.
This biography by Glenn Ford's son, Peter Ford, offers an intimate view
of a star's private and public life. Included are exclusive interviews
with family, friends, and professional associates, and snippets from the
Ford family collection of diaries, letters, audiotapes, unpublished
interviews, and rare candid photos. This biography tells a cautionary
tale of Glenn Ford's relentless infidelities and long, slow fade-out,
but it also embraces his talent-driven career. The result is an
authentic Hollywood story that isn't afraid to reveal the truth.
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