A star is torn

Archer, Robyn, 1948-

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"Examines the careers and tragic lives of thirteen women performers..." -- Amazon.ca

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ISBN:

9780525483465
0525483462

Edition:

First American edition

Description:

208 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm

Notes:

Includes index and bibliography: pages 202-205

Contents:

Marie Lloyd 1870-1922
Bessie Smith 1894-1938
Helen Morgan 1900-1942
Jane Froman 1907-1980
Carmen Miranda 1909-1955
Billie Holiday 1915-1959
Edith Piaf 1915-1963
Judy Holliday 1921-1965
Judy Garland 1922-1968
Dinah Washington 1924-1963
Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962
Patsy Cline 1932-1963
Janis Joplin 1943-1970

LCCN:

87019653

Control Number:

30975

Other Authors:

Simmonds, Diana

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