Jean Simmons: Her Life and Career

by Michelangelo Capua

Arriving in Hollywood in 1950 to launch her American film career, Jean Simmons (1929-2010) had already appeared in 18 British films and was best known for her portrayal of Ophelia in Laurence Olivier's Hamlet. She soon became a favorite female face working with some of filmmaking's greats and acted opposite many Hollywood A-listers. Two of her most popular films--Guys and Dolls (1955) and Spartacus (1960)--were international...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476682240
• ISBN13: 9781476682242
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 297 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up