Barrymores Royal Family in Hol

by James Kotsilibas-Davis

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517528967
• ISBN13: 9780517528969
• Release Date: March 1982
• Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent book but curiously doesn't mention Drew Barrymore

A really excellent book with anecdotes and many photographs of the three Barrymore siblings: John, Lionel and Ethel and the next generation of Barrymores, notably Diana and John Barrymore, Jr. Features interviews with Dolores Costello, her daughter Dolores Ethel (Dede) and some of the grandchildren. A memorable anecdote is from Dede who recalls the day her parents split up. I agree with other reviewer that not enough space is given to Michael Strange (Blanche Oelrichs) who had a tremendous influence on John during the twenties. Curiously though, only John Jr's eldest children John Blyth and Blythe are mentioned. There were two others including Drew (born in 1975). Only John Jr's first two marriages and offspring from them are mentioned. For fans of the Barrymore clan, this is a highly recommended book.