Claudette Colbert: The Golden Light of Hollywood

This biography follows Claudette Colbert from her birth in Saint-Mandé, France, and her family's move to America, through early interests in art, her Broadway beginnings and her move into silent films. It explores her golden age stardom, her mastery of screwball comedy, the success of It Happened One Night, her dramatic roles and her work with major directors and co-stars. Later chapters cover her life beyond the screen, her cultural legacy and the lessons of a life well lived. A lovely read for fans of classic Hollywood comedy and elegance. 151 pages.