The Sheik and I - The Life and Career of Agnes Ayres

by Louise Carley Lewisson

Book Overview

Agnes Ayres had been in films since 1914, starting out with the Essanay Company in Chicago. After years of being in one and two reelers at Vitagraph, Agnes caught the eye of produce Jesse L. Lasky, who made her a star and as reportedly became his mistress.

Agnes rose to stardom at Paramount working with some of the silent era's leading men such as Wallace Reid, Jack Holt, Thomas Meighan and Milton Sills. But her popularity peaked...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CVG5DFDH
• ISBN13: 9798887714011
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: BearManor Media
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"