Bibliograph

George Burns, an American life, Lawrence J. Epstein

Type

Label

George Burns, an American life, Lawrence J. Epstein

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

George Burns

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

714086527

Responsibility statement

Lawrence J. Epstein

Sub title

an American life

Summary

"This all-inclusive biography explores George Burns' career against the backdrop of American entertainment history in the 20th century. His loves, his close friendship with Jack Benny, his rivalry with Groucho Marx, and his latter-day success in films are all carefully detailed"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Looking back -- The land of hope and tears -- The not-so-dumb Dora -- The theater of the mind and the silver screen -- Burns and Allen and the magic box -- Goodnight, Gracie -- "I can't die. I'm booked."

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