The Queen of Technicolor: Maria Montez in Hollywood

by Tom Zimmerman

Best known for her appearances in the six Technicolor "Neverland" movies, Maria Montez is a film icon. Growing up as one of ten children in the Dominican Republic, her rise as a film star in the United States seemed unlikely. In 1939, Montez set off on her own to New York City to fulfill her aspirations of movie stardom. Despite having no substantial acting experience, Montez managed to sign with major agent Louis Schurr who helped her secure a contract...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813182573
• ISBN13: 9780813182575
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up