The real Diana Dors /
by Cale, Anna.
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BookPublisher: Barnsley : White Owl, 2021Description: 208 pages ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781526782151 (hbk.) :; 1526782154 (hbk.) :.Classification number: 920 DORSubject(s): Dors, Diana | Actresses -- Great Britain -- Biography | Biography | BiographySummary: The story of Swindon-born film star Diana Dors is one of fame, glamour and intrigue. From the moment she came into the world, her life was full of drama. Her acting career began in the shadow of the Second World War, entering the film world as a vulnerable young teenager and negotiating the difficult British studio system of the 1940s and 50s. Yet she battled against the odds to become one of the most iconic British actors of the 20th century. This book follows her remarkable story, from childhood in suburban Swindon, to acting success as a teenager and finding fame as the 'the English Marilyn Monroe'. Many remember her as an outspoken and sometimes controversial figure, grabbing headlines for her personal life as often as her film roles.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 920 DOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 22/10/2024 | 003098501X | ||
| Book - Adult Hardback | Southport Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 920 DOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 21/10/2024 | 003098500X |
The story of Swindon-born film star Diana Dors is one of fame, glamour and intrigue. From the moment she came into the world, her life was full of drama. Her acting career began in the shadow of the Second World War, entering the film world as a vulnerable young teenager and negotiating the difficult British studio system of the 1940s and 50s. Yet she battled against the odds to become one of the most iconic British actors of the 20th century. This book follows her remarkable story, from childhood in suburban Swindon, to acting success as a teenager and finding fame as the 'the English Marilyn Monroe'. Many remember her as an outspoken and sometimes controversial figure, grabbing headlines for her personal life as often as her film roles.
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