Eva Marie Saint: The Grace of a Golden Age Star

This biography begins in Newark in 1924 and follows Eva Marie Saint through acting school, live television drama and the audition that led to On the Waterfront with Marlon Brando and Elia Kazan. It covers her Academy Award, her navigation of the studio system and films such as A Hatful of Rain, then turns to her television work, her return to the stage and her later independent films. The closing chapter celebrates her family life and lasting grace. A warm read for classic film lovers. 151 pages.