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Famous Stars #4 (1951)

Ziff-Davis · 1951 · 37 pages

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Contains 6 stories
"The Curtain Falls" A Tribute to Al Jolson
8 pp · biography

Born in a Russian cabin to a rabbi's family, Asa Yoelson defies his father's wishes to pursue a life on stage, eventually changing his name to Al Jolson and discovering his voice during a pivotal moment with Lew Dockstader's Minstrels in San Francisco. From those humble beginnings, Jolson conquers Broadway and beyond, becoming one of entertainment's most magnetic performers through sheer heart and determination. This is the story of how a frail immigrant boy became a legend whose brilliance would electrify audiences for decades to come.

I Don't Want to Go "Hollywood"
6 pp · biography

Robert Mitchum starts as a drifter who finally finds a reason to settle down when he meets Dorothy Spence in Florida, but years of struggle and rejection in California nearly break his spirit before a chance encounter leads him into the movies. From bit parts in Westerns to bigger roles, Mitchum climbs toward stardom while holding tight to his sacred promise to himself: never let success go to his head and never "go Hollywood." This biography traces how a man who once couldn't catch a break became one of the screen's most dependable leading men, all while staying true to his roots.

The Prime Minister and the Chorus Girl
1 pp · non-fiction
Fred AstaireSara ChurchillStanley DonenVic Oliver
Lady Lumberjack
6 pp · biography

Ella Raines grew up in Pacific Northwest logging camps where her father worked as a dynamite engineer, riding locomotives and befriending the rugged lumberjacks who made her their mascot—until a serious illness and recovery led her away to university and beyond. This biographical tale follows her transformation from camp tomboy to aspiring actress, tracing her journey from the forests she loved through New York's tough theater scene to a fateful screen test in Hollywood. Along the way, her scrappy spirit and unwavering determination define everything she pursues.

New Star of Tomorrow
0.5 pp · biography
The Jersey Kid
6 pp · biography
Angelo ConteFran ConteRichard ConteMurphy

From the Jersey City slums to the bright lights of Broadway and Hollywood—this is the true story of Richard Conte, a kid born to an immigrant barber who dreamed of becoming an actor after witnessing a daring performance by Tom Mix. Inspired by that moment and driven by a determination forged through the Group Theater, Conte clawed his way from bit parts to starring roles in major films, learning along the way that the people who shaped him—whether neighbors or strangers—held the key to authentic performance.

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