The Resource All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson, Mark Griffin
All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson, Mark Griffin
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The item All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson, Mark Griffin represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library.
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- Summary
- The definitive biography of the deeply complex and widely misunderstood matinee idol of Hollywood's Golden Age. Devastatingly handsome, broad-shouldered and clean-cut, Rock Hudson was the ultimate movie star. The embodiment of romantic masculinity in American film throughout the `50s and `60s, Hudson reigned supreme as the king of Hollywood. As an Oscar-nominated leading man, Hudson won acclaim for his performances in glossy melodramas (Magnificent Obsession), western epics (Giant) and blockbuster bedroom farces (Pillow Talk). In the `70s and `80s, Hudson successfully transitioned to television; his long-running series McMillan & Wife and a recurring role on Dynasty introduced him to a whole new generation of fans. The icon worshipped by moviegoers and beloved by his colleagues appeared to have it all. Yet beneath the suave and commanding star persona, there was an insecure, deeply conflicted, and all too vulnerable human being. Growing up poor in Winnetka, Illinois, Hudson was abandoned by his biological father, abused by an alcoholic stepfather, and controlled by his domineering mother. Despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Hudson was determined to become an actor at all costs. After signing with the powerful but predatory agent Henry Willson, the young hopeful was transformed from a clumsy, tongue-tied truck driver into Universal Studio's resident Adonis. In a more conservative era, Hudson's wholesome, straight arrow screen image was at odds with his closeted homosexuality. As a result of his gay relationships and clandestine affairs, Hudson was continually threatened with public exposure, not only by scandal sheets like Confidential but by a number of his own partners. For years, Hudson dodged questions concerning his private life, but in 1985 the public learned that the actor was battling AIDS. The disclosure that such a revered public figure had contracted the illness focused worldwide attention on the epidemic. Drawing on more than 100 interviews with co-stars, family members and former companions, All that Heaven Allows finally delivers a complete and nuanced portrait of one of the most fascinating stars in cinema history. Author Mark Griffin provides new details concerning Hudson's troubled relationships with wife Phyllis Gates and boyfriend Marc Christian. And here, for the first time, is an in-depth exploration of Hudson's classic films, including Written on the Wind, A Farewell to Arms, and the cult favourite Seconds. With unprecedented access to private journals, personal correspondence, and production files, Griffin pays homage to the idol whose life and death had a lasting impact on American culture
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- MP3 edition.
- Extent
- 1 MP3 disc (approximately 14 hours)
- Note
-
- Unabridged
- Compact disc
- Isbn
- 9781982551056
- Label
- All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson
- Title
- All that heaven allows
- Title remainder
- a biography of Rock Hudson
- Statement of responsibility
- Mark Griffin
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- The definitive biography of the deeply complex and widely misunderstood matinee idol of Hollywood's Golden Age. Devastatingly handsome, broad-shouldered and clean-cut, Rock Hudson was the ultimate movie star. The embodiment of romantic masculinity in American film throughout the `50s and `60s, Hudson reigned supreme as the king of Hollywood. As an Oscar-nominated leading man, Hudson won acclaim for his performances in glossy melodramas (Magnificent Obsession), western epics (Giant) and blockbuster bedroom farces (Pillow Talk). In the `70s and `80s, Hudson successfully transitioned to television; his long-running series McMillan & Wife and a recurring role on Dynasty introduced him to a whole new generation of fans. The icon worshipped by moviegoers and beloved by his colleagues appeared to have it all. Yet beneath the suave and commanding star persona, there was an insecure, deeply conflicted, and all too vulnerable human being. Growing up poor in Winnetka, Illinois, Hudson was abandoned by his biological father, abused by an alcoholic stepfather, and controlled by his domineering mother. Despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Hudson was determined to become an actor at all costs. After signing with the powerful but predatory agent Henry Willson, the young hopeful was transformed from a clumsy, tongue-tied truck driver into Universal Studio's resident Adonis. In a more conservative era, Hudson's wholesome, straight arrow screen image was at odds with his closeted homosexuality. As a result of his gay relationships and clandestine affairs, Hudson was continually threatened with public exposure, not only by scandal sheets like Confidential but by a number of his own partners. For years, Hudson dodged questions concerning his private life, but in 1985 the public learned that the actor was battling AIDS. The disclosure that such a revered public figure had contracted the illness focused worldwide attention on the epidemic. Drawing on more than 100 interviews with co-stars, family members and former companions, All that Heaven Allows finally delivers a complete and nuanced portrait of one of the most fascinating stars in cinema history. Author Mark Griffin provides new details concerning Hudson's troubled relationships with wife Phyllis Gates and boyfriend Marc Christian. And here, for the first time, is an in-depth exploration of Hudson's classic films, including Written on the Wind, A Farewell to Arms, and the cult favourite Seconds. With unprecedented access to private journals, personal correspondence, and production files, Griffin pays homage to the idol whose life and death had a lasting impact on American culture
- Cataloging source
- NESL
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1968-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Griffin, Mark
- PerformerNote
- Read by Jeremy Arthur
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Arthur, Jeremy
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Hudson, Rock
- Motion picture actors and actresses
- Gay men
- Label
- All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson, Mark Griffin
- Note
-
- Unabridged
- Compact disc
- Capture and storage technique
- digital storage
- Carrier category
-
- audio disc
- computer disc
- Carrier category code
-
- sd
- cd
- Carrier MARC source
-
- rdacarrier
- rdacarrier
- Configuration of playback channels
- stereophonic
- Content category
- spoken word
- Content type code
- spw
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- 000064823197
- Dimensions
- 12 cm.
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in. or 12 cm. diameter
- Edition
- MP3 edition.
- Extent
- 1 MP3 disc (approximately 14 hours)
- Groove width / pitch
- not applicable
- Isbn
- 9781982551056
- Kind of cutting
- not applicable
- Kind of disc cylinder or tape
- mass produced
- Kind of material
- plastic with metal
- Media category
- audio
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
- s
- Other physical details
- digital
- Special playback characteristics
- digital recording
- Specific material designation
- sound disc
- Speed
- 1.4m. per second (discs)
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1089452687
- System details
- MP3 System requirements: MP3-CD player or PC with MP3-capable software
- Tape configuration
- not applicable
- Tape width
- not applicable
- Label
- All that heaven allows : a biography of Rock Hudson, Mark Griffin
- Note
-
- Unabridged
- Compact disc
- Capture and storage technique
- digital storage
- Carrier category
-
- audio disc
- computer disc
- Carrier category code
-
- sd
- cd
- Carrier MARC source
-
- rdacarrier
- rdacarrier
- Configuration of playback channels
- stereophonic
- Content category
- spoken word
- Content type code
- spw
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- 000064823197
- Dimensions
- 12 cm.
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in. or 12 cm. diameter
- Edition
- MP3 edition.
- Extent
- 1 MP3 disc (approximately 14 hours)
- Groove width / pitch
- not applicable
- Isbn
- 9781982551056
- Kind of cutting
- not applicable
- Kind of disc cylinder or tape
- mass produced
- Kind of material
- plastic with metal
- Media category
- audio
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
- s
- Other physical details
- digital
- Special playback characteristics
- digital recording
- Specific material designation
- sound disc
- Speed
- 1.4m. per second (discs)
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1089452687
- System details
- MP3 System requirements: MP3-CD player or PC with MP3-capable software
- Tape configuration
- not applicable
- Tape width
- not applicable
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