Rupert Hughes. A Hollywood Legend

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Pomegranate Press
Publisher Place: Beverly Hills
Publisher Year: 1997
Edition: First Edition

Description: 372 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. Film Pioneer, Author, Screenwriter, Film Director, Composer, Soldier, Network Radio Commentator , Wit And Self Described' Poor Uncle Of A Rich Nephew.

Publishers Description: Rupert Hughes, A Hollywood Legend, explores the life of the film pioneer, author, screenwriter, film director, composer, soldier, network radio commentator, wit and self-described "poor uncle of a rich nephew." As uncle and mentor to the enigmatic Howard Hughes, Jr., Rupert's role lends new intrigue to the legendary "missing will" and ensuing family debate. Branded an iconoclast, the elder Hughes was involved in countless controversies, including a furor over his 3-volume biography depicting George Washington as a human being rather than an idol. A strong opponent of censorship and a pioneer advocate of women's rights, Hughes urged reforms in working conditions, and divorce laws. One of his more than 50 books, (made into a silent motion picture) helped bring about the observance of Mother's Day. But his personal life rivaled the turbulence of his famous nephew's: of his three marriages, the first ended in a much-publicized divorce; his second wife committed suicide, and his third wife died of an overdose of sleeping pills.

ISBN: 9780938817499