Rudolph Valentino His Romantic Life and Death (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162641997)

""Rudolph Valentino His Romantic Life and Death"" by Ben-Allah is a biography that explores the fascinating life of one of Hollywood's most iconic stars. The book delves into Valentino's early life in Italy, his journey to America, and his rise to fame as a silent film actor. The author also examines Valentino's personal life, including his marriages, affairs, and friendships with other celebrities.The book provides an in-depth look at Valentino's impact on the film industry and his enduring legacy as a cultural icon. The author also explores the circumstances surrounding Valentino's untimely death at the age of 31, which shocked the world and cemented his status as a legendary figure.Through interviews, archival research, and a deep understanding of the era in which Valentino lived, Ben-Allah paints a vivid picture of the actor's life and times. ""Rudolph Valentino His Romantic Life and Death"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Hollywood and the enduring legacy of one of its most beloved stars.1926. Read the compelling story of how a poor Italian immigrant arrives in America only to become the quintessential Hollywood sex symbol whose legend lives on today. He started out as a taxi dancer, teaching society women how to dance, before beginning his career as a film actor. Valentino landed his first feature in The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. His persona of the smoldering, exotic lover took hold with this film, and later that year with The Son of the Sheik. He made two unfortunate marriages-his first wife was a lesbian and his second a dominating personality who nearly ruined his career. He died an untimely death from blood poisoning after undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis at age 31. Contents: Gardener to Sheik; The World Idol; Final Triumph and Death; His Loves; Appearance and Personality; Valentino-The Actor; As Others Saw Him; Volume of Grief; Rest in Peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ben-Allah
ISBN-10: 1162641991
ISBN-13: 9781162641997
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d