Minutes of the last meeting

by Gene Fowler

Book Overview

Life at John Decker's Studio/home on Bundy Drive in Brentwood, CA. in the late thirties and forties and the men who gathered there. Reminiscences of the poet Sadakichi Hartmann,around whose life the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0007DPO8I
• Release Date: January 1954
• Publisher: Viking Press
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.

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Complex lives tied up in Fowler's Knots

Life at John Decker's Studio/home on Bundy Drive in Brentwood, CA. in the late thirties and forties and the men who gathered there. Reminiscences of the poet Sadakichi Hartmann,around whose life the story is wrapped, John Barrymore, the host, artist John Decker and WC Fields as they gather with a supporting cast at Decker's Studio at the end of their lives. Rude, urbane, witty, vicious, caustic, loyal, intrepid, and hard living, these men make for a fascinating read written by one who gathered with them at the last meetings. Fowler was one of the best writers of his age and his intimacy with the subjects is evident in the affection and respect he affords his subjects. Not blind to their faults, a well rounded picture emerges of an age, place,and people that no longer exist; and if you believe Fowler, mores the pity. Tragedy and triumph are talentedly wrapped up in this reminiscence of Hollywood in the Golden Era.

A must for classic movie buffs.

As an old movie buff, and in awe of those grand stars of yesteryear; in the glamourous days of Hollywood, with particular interest in W. C. Fields - this book was amusing, hilarous, and exposing. It is a narrative (minutes) of meetings being held between those glorious drinking buddies, Fields, Barrymore, Fairbanks (and others) by Fowler, a member of that exclusive group, whose purpose never quite got off the ground. If you love a taste of nostalgia, this a candid shot of the era. I had an autographed copy, and it got lost in the years of loaning. I would love to find my copy, but just a copy of it would be great again.