Bibliograph

Madeline Kahn, being the music, a life, William V. Madison

Type

Label

Madeline Kahn, being the music, a life, William V. Madison

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-323), filmographies (324-328) , and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Madeline Kahn

Nature of contents

bibliographyfilmographies

Oclc number

893899249

Responsibility statement

William V. Madison

Series statement

Hollywood legends series

Sub title

being the music, a life

Summary

Kahn was one of the most popular comedians of her time, and one of the least understood. In private, she was as reserved and refined as her characters were bold and bawdy. Madison examines Kahn's film career, including not only her triumphs with Mel Brooks and Peter Bogdanovich, but also her overlooked performances, her work in television, and her New York theater experiences. Above all, Madison reveals the paramount importance of music in Kahn's life

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- 1942-69 -- The 1970s -- The 1980s -- The 1990s -- Epilogue

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