Download or read book Janet Leigh written by Michelangelo Capua and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first decade of her career Leigh appeared as the stereotypical "nice girl." She was cast opposite some of the industry's biggest names including Robert Mitchum in Holiday Affair, Stewart Granger in Scaramouche, James Stewart in The Naked Spur, and Charlton Heston in Touch of Evil. Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho supplied her most memorable role: Marion Crane, who is murdered before the picture is half over. The part earned Leigh an Academy Award nomination. From 1951 to 1962, Leigh was married to favorite co-star Tony Curtis. They had two daughters, Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis, both of whom followed in their parents' professional footsteps. This book reveals and reflects upon Janet Leigh's life and career and also extensively analyzes her films and television appearances.
Download or read book There Really Was a Hollywood written by Janet Leigh and published by Jove Publications. This book was released on 1986 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author recounts how she became a movie actress, describes her childhood, marriages, and career, and shares anecdotes about the many actors and actresses with whom she has worked
Download or read book Psycho written by Janet Leigh and published by Wings. This book was released on 1995 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bates Motel. The ominous house on the hill. The shower. . . . Few movies have proven as enduringly fascinating to audiences, film buffs, and moviemakers as Hitchcock's horrific 1960 shocker Psycho. This book offers the complete, colorful account of the production, shooting, and aftermath of this mesmerizing, electrifying film. 50 photos.
Download or read book Introduction to Janet Leigh written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Janet Leigh was an American actress who was born on July 6, 1927, in Merced, California. She started her career in the entertainment industry in the late 1940s and appeared in various films and television shows throughout the 1950s. Some of her most well-known acting credits include "The Manchurian Candidate", "Touch of Evil", and "Psycho". Her performance in "Psycho" earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She continued to act until the 1990s, with her final film appearance being in 2004's "Bad Girls from Valley High". Aside from her acting career, Leigh was also an activist and philanthropist. In 1966, she founded the Jennifer Jones-Simon Foundation, which supports causes related to mental health and disability. She was also involved in various charities, including the March of Dimes and the United Services Organization. Leigh passed away on October 3, 2004, at the age of 77. She leaves behind a legacy as one of Hollywood's most recognizable actresses and as a humanitarian who was committed to making a positive impact in the world. Overall, Janet Leigh was an accomplished actress and humanitarian, known for her performances in numerous films and television shows. She was dedicated to her craft and to giving back to those in need, making her a beloved figure both on and off-screen. Her legacy continues to live on, and her contributions to the entertainment industry and the world at large will not be forgotten.
Download or read book The Dream Factory written by Janet Leigh and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Eve Handel, one of the few women in Hollywood with the power to make or break a star, is hospitalized due to a life-threatening illness, those closest to her become concerned for their reputations, because Eve's journal full of dark secrets is missing.
Download or read book The Shoes Come First a Jennifer Cloud Novel written by Janet Leigh and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sunnyside, Texas, Jennifer Cloud is an assistant purchasing manager for an upscale shoe store. But after her boss is arrested, she's forced to find work elsewhere and ends up in her brother's chiropractic office, where she discovers a hidden passion for helping others. However, when she receives an unexpected birthday gift from her aunt that transports her back in time to 1568 Scotland, she meets a dashing Scottish outlaw who introduces her to a world of time-traveling keys. But on a return trip to the past, Jennifer's key is stolen by a villainous band of time travelers who will stop at nothing to collect all of the keys for themselves. When Jennifer attempts to retrieve the key and sees her cousin kidnapped, she enlists a dysfunctional cast of characters-including a few interested suitors-to help her find the key and rescue her cousin. Inspired by the works of Janet Evanovich and Beth Ciotta and carefully researched, The Shoes Come First is a lighthearted, historical fantasy filled with time travel, suspense, and romance that's sure to please.
Download or read book House of Destiny written by Janet Leigh and published by MIRA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unforgettable film star brings readers a compelling novel about the dynamic, seductive world of Hollywood. When the stars of Tinseltown crave adventure, they go to Sun Valley, Idaho, where Jude Abavas is a bellman at the famous ski resort. When Jude meets Wade Colby, the screen's hottest box-office star, a friendship that will forge an empire is born.
Download or read book The Moment of Psycho written by Thomson David Thomson and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-05-21 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Moment of Psycho," film critic David Thomson situates "Psycho" in Alfred Hitchcock's career, recreating the mood and time when the seminal film erupted onto film screens worldwide. Thomson brilliantly demonstrates how Hitchcock's creation represented all America wanted from a film--and still does.
Download or read book Janet Leigh written by Michelangelo Capua and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first decade of her career Leigh appeared as the stereotypical "nice girl." She was cast opposite some of the industry's biggest names including Robert Mitchum in Holiday Affair, Stewart Granger in Scaramouche, James Stewart in The Naked Spur, and Charlton Heston in Touch of Evil. Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho supplied her most memorable role: Marion Crane, who is murdered before the picture is half over. The part earned Leigh an Academy Award nomination. From 1951 to 1962, Leigh was married to favorite co-star Tony Curtis. They had two daughters, Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis, both of whom followed in their parents' professional footsteps. This book reveals and reflects upon Janet Leigh's life and career and also extensively analyzes her films and television appearances.
Download or read book The Girl in Alfred Hitchcock s Shower written by Robert Graysmith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marli Renfro was Janet Leigh's body double in the Hitchcock classic Psycho. When she disappeared, it was believed she was the victim of a serial killer. It was a mystery that took decades to solve-and a crime that could only have happened in Hollywood.
Download or read book The Life and Times of Janet Leigh written by Janet Leigh Stanley and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about a beautiful girl from a small Mississippi town and her adventures through life. She was a caring, fun loving, and charismatic person who enjoyed life to its fullest. This book chronicles her many pursuits and adventures. She was a true joy and I had the pleasure of being with her for 20 years. She was my companion and friend. I hope by reading this book you can enjoy her as much as I did. This book was written in her final years of her life as she fought a courageous battle with cancer. This book is a tribute to her life. With all my love Kirk A. Stanley.
Download or read book Movies Were Always Magical written by Leo Verswijver and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2003-02-27 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a compilation of interviews with 19 film actors, directors, and producers who were all part of the studio system that made Hollywood such a powerful and illustrious city in the era of the 1950s. Each of the celebrities interviewed for this work have made lasting contributions to the film industry, and some of them continue to do so. Pat Boone, Jeff Corey, Kathryn Grayson, Beverly Garland, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Jane Greer, Stanley Kramer, Janet Leigh, Joan Leslie, Sheree North, Janis Paige, Luise Rainer, Paula Raymond, John Saxon, Vincent Sherman, Robert Wise, Jane Withers, Jane Wyatt and Fred Zinnemann speak candidly about their work and experiences in Hollywood and share many of their memories. Each interview is followed by a complete filmography for each film that the actor, director, or producer was a part of, giving such information as the U.S. distributor, year of release, director, producer, screenwriter, editor, composer, running time, and cast for each film.
Download or read book Introduction to Janet Leigh written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Janet Leigh was an American actress who was born on July 6, 1927, in Merced, California. She started her career in the entertainment industry in the late 1940s and appeared in various films and television shows throughout the 1950s. Some of her most well-known acting credits include "The Manchurian Candidate", "Touch of Evil", and "Psycho". Her performance in "Psycho" earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She continued to act until the 1990s, with her final film appearance being in 2004's "Bad Girls from Valley High". Aside from her acting career, Leigh was also an activist and philanthropist. In 1966, she founded the Jennifer Jones-Simon Foundation, which supports causes related to mental health and disability. She was also involved in various charities, including the March of Dimes and the United Services Organization. Leigh passed away on October 3, 2004, at the age of 77. She leaves behind a legacy as one of Hollywood's most recognizable actresses and as a humanitarian who was committed to making a positive impact in the world. Overall, Janet Leigh was an accomplished actress and humanitarian, known for her performances in numerous films and television shows. She was dedicated to her craft and to giving back to those in need, making her a beloved figure both on and off-screen. Her legacy continues to live on, and her contributions to the entertainment industry and the world at large will not be forgotten.
Download or read book Janet Leigh Jamie Lee Curtis written by Anthony Curtis and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Janet Leigh, born Jeanette Helen Morrison in Merced, California, US, on July 6th, 1927 was an actress, singer, dancer & author, whose career lasted over 5 decades. Raised in Stockton, California by working-class parents, Jeanette was discovered when aged 18 by actress Norma Shearer, who helped her get a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Leigh featured in radio programs before getting into acting, making her movie debut in the drama The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947). She appeared in many motion pictures from a wide variety of genres, including the crime-drama Act of Violence (1948), the drama Little Women (1949), the comedy Angels in the Outfield (1951), the romance Scaramouche (1952) then western drama The Naked Spur (1953). Janet played dramatic roles during the late '50s, starring in Safari (1956) then Orson Welles's film noir Touch of Evil (1958), among others. Jeanette had her biggest hit as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's classic psychological thriller Psycho (1960), winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress then being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. She continued to appear in movies intermittently, including Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Harper (1966), Night of the Lepus (1972) then Boardwalk (1979). Leigh made her Broadway debut in 1975 in a production of Murder Among Friends, before appearing in a couple of horror flicks with her daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis: The Fog (1980) then Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998).
Download or read book Scripting Hitchcock written by Walter Raubicheck and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scripting Hitchcock explores the collaborative process between Alfred Hitchcock and the screenwriters he hired to write the scripts for three of his greatest films: Psycho, The Birds, and Marnie. Drawing from extensive interviews with the screenwriters and other film technicians who worked for Hitchcock, Walter Raubicheck and Walter Srebnick illustrate how much of the filmmaking process took place not on the set or in front of the camera, but in the adaptation of the sources, the mutual creation of plot and characters by the director and the writers, and the various revisions of the written texts of the films. Hitchcock allowed his writers a great deal of creative freedom, which resulted in dynamic screenplays that expanded traditional narrative and defied earlier conventions. Critically examining the question of authorship in film, Raubicheck and Srebnick argue that Hitchcock did establish visual and narrative priorities for his writers, but his role in the writing process was that of an editor. While the writers and their contributions have generally been underappreciated, this study reveals that all the dialogue and much of the narrative structure of the films were the work of screenwriters Jay Presson Allen, Joseph Stefano, and Evan Hunter. The writers also shaped American cultural themes into material specifically for actors such as Janet Leigh, Tippi Hedren, and Tony Perkins. This volume gives due credit to those writers who gave narrative form to Hitchcock's filmic vision.
Download or read book Mainstreaming Midwives written by Robbie Davis-Floyd and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing insights into midwifery, a team of reputable contributors describe the development of nurse- and direct-entry midwifery in the United States, including the creation of two new direct-entry certifications, the Certified Midwife and the Certified Professional Midwife, and examine the history, purposes, complexities, and the political strife that has characterized the evolution of midwifery in America. Including detailed case studies, the book looks at the efforts of direct-entry midwives to achieve legalization and licensure in seven states: New York, Florida, Michigan, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, and Massachusetts with varying degrees of success.
Download or read book Janet Leigh written by Marion Crane and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Janet Leigh, born Jeanette Helen Morrison in Merced, California, US, on July 6th, 1927 was an actress, singer, dancer & author, whose career lasted over 5 decades. Raised in Stockton, California by working-class parents, Jeanette was discovered when aged 18 by actress Norma Shearer, who helped her get a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Leigh featured in radio programs before getting into acting, making her movie debut in the drama The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947). She appeared in many motion pictures from a wide variety of genres, including the crime-drama Act of Violence (1948), the drama Little Women (1949), the comedy Angels in the Outfield (1951), the romance Scaramouche (1952) then western drama The Naked Spur (1953). Janet played dramatic roles during the late '50s, starring in Safari (1956) then Orson Welles's film noir Touch of Evil (1958), among others. Jeanette had her biggest hit as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's classic psychological thriller Psycho (1960), winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress then being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. She continued to appear in movies intermittently, including Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Harper (1966), Night of the Lepus (1972) then Boardwalk (1979). Leigh made her Broadway debut in 1975 in a production of Murder Among Friends, before appearing in a couple of horror flicks with her daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis: The Fog (1980) then Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998).
