Valentino Mystique

The Death and Afterlife of the Silent Film Idol

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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The circumstances surrounding the death of legendary star Rudolph Valentino have been a constant source of fascination for admirers worldwide. This work examines every aspect of his passing, analyzing the circumstances and gathering information into one convenient source for the Valentino scholar and enthusiast.The first part examines every moment of the last days of Rudolph Valentino, his illness and operation, the reactions of such intimates as Pola Negri, and all controversy such as riots, suicides, and fights over his funeral and estate. Part two gives tours of Valentino-related sites in New York, Hollywood and West Hollywood, downtown and suburban Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills, explaining each site's part in Valentino's history, giving quotes from the star and his associates about the place, and describing its present state. Part three consists of eleven appendices giving such information as the infamous "Pink Powder Puff" editorial and Valentino's responses, the medical diagnosis, operation on and treatment of the idol, tributes and eulogies, the list of mourners attending his funerals, his last will and testament, the summation of his estate, quotes about his death, references from newspapers, and a complete filmography.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-01-27
Mått178 x 254 x 15 mm
Vikt517 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor300
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786419500

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword by Edoardo Ballerini Preface Part One. The Last Days of Rudolph ValentinoIntroduction 1. “Pink Powder Puffs” 2. The Boxer, the Sage and the Accidental Fiancée 3. Mending Fences 4. “Doctor, Am I a Pink Puff?” 5. Final Days 6. Monday, August 23, 1926 7. Ballyhoo 8. The Fight for Rudy's Body 9. Requiem in New York 10. The Journey West Part Two. Homes, Hangouts and Other Places of Interest:Tours of Valentino-Related SitesTour Introduction 1. New York City 2. Hollywood 3. West Hollywood 4. Beverly Hills 5. Downtown Los Angeles 6. Suburban Los Angeles and Environs Part Three. Appendices1. The “Pink Powder Puffs” Editorial and Valentino’s Responses 2. The Medical Diagnosis, Operation and Treatment 3. Tributes and Eulogies 4. Mourners Attending the Funerals in New York and Beverly Hills 5. The Last Will and Testament 6. The Estate 7. Los Angeles Times and New York Times References 8. Periodical Articles 9. Books 10. Film Biographies and Stage Productions 11. Quotations about Valentino The Complete Filmography of Rudolph Valentino Notes Bibliography Index