The Movie Stars

The Movie Stars by Richard Griffith. Published by Doubleday & Co Inc, Garden City, NY, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. 498 Pgs. ISBN 0385023537. LCCN 72-126382. In their heyday, there was no one like them. For years, the name of certain stars shining on the marquee spelled success or failure for a film, even life or death for a studio. But today, few, if any, screen personalities gain such a hold on the allegiance and affection of moviegoers. What led to the rise of the ''star system''? And what caused its equally remarkable decline? These are the question the author answers in this informative, entertaining, profusely illustrated book. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 18175.