{"product_id":"ruth-roman-derek-sculthorpe-9781476688244","title":"Ruth Roman: A Career Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003e With her striking looks, the raven-haired, dark eyed Ruth Roman had an air of sophistication that made her seem sexy yet wholesome. She had to strive harder than most to establish herself as a leading actress in Hollywood during its glory years and finally broke through in 1949 with her role in \u003ci\u003eChampion\u003c\/i\u003e. As one of the last Warner Bros. contract players, she appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's classic \u003ci\u003eStrangers on a Train\u003c\/i\u003e. Seen at her best in strong parts, such as the ambitious Ronda Castle in Anthony Mann's \u003ci\u003eThe Far Country\u003c\/i\u003e or as a modern-day Lady Macbeth, she enjoyed a varied career as a freelancer before re-inventing herself as a character actress of note on television. A remarkable return to the screen in the bizarre psycho-horror \u003ci\u003eThe Baby\u003c\/i\u003e (1973) assured her of cult status. This is the first book dedicated to a committed but often undervalued actress who is fondly remembered by fans of classic film. More than a biography, it seeks to contextualize the actress within her own time, illuminate her Hollywood experience and celebrate her extensive career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Derek Sculthorpe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476688249\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476688244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Derek Sculthorpe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44065862025471,"sku":"9781476688244","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8ad39f6c-4916-44df-9677-4692a05d5cbd.jpg?v=1685403931","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ruth-roman-derek-sculthorpe-9781476688244","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}