Description: Anne Bancroft : A Life, Hardcover by Daniel, Douglass K., ISBN 0813169682, ISBN-13 9780813169682, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
"Mrs. Robinson, youre trying to seduce me. Arent you?" These famous lines from The Graduate (1967) would forever link Anne Bancroft (1931–2005) to the groundbreaking film and confirm her status as a movie icon. Along with her portrayal of Annie Sullivan in the stage and film drama The Miracle Worker, this role was a highlight of a career that spanned a half-century and brought Bancroft an Oscar, two Tonys, and two Emmy awards.
In the first biography to cover the entire scope of Bancrofts life and career, Douglass K. Daniel brings together interviews with dozens of her friends and colleagues, never-before-published family photos, and material from film and theater archives to present a portrait of an artist who raised the standards of acting for all those who followed. Daniel reveals how, from a young age, Bancroft was committed to challenging herself and strengthening her craft. Her talent (and good timing) led to a breakthrough role in Two for the Seesaw, which made her a Broadway star overnight. The role of Helen Kellers devoted teacher in the stage version of The Miracle Worker would follow, and Bancroft also starred in the movie adaption of the play, which earned her an Academy Award. She went on to appear in dozens of film, theater, and television productions, including several movies directed or produced by her husband, Mel Brooks.
Anne Bancroft: A Life offers new insights into the life and career of a determined actress who left an indelible mark on the film industry while remaining true to her art.
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Book Title: Anne Bancroft : Alife
Number of Pages: 406 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Item Height: 1.2 in
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: Women, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 24.9 Oz
Author: Douglass K. Daniel
Item Length: 9 in
Book Series: Screen Classics Ser.
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
