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The Jewel of Hungary: The True Story of Esther Elsie
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Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.42 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
It will come as no surprise that you've never heard the name 'Esther Elsie'. A Hungarian actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood, she experienced all of the glamour and tragedy that her lifestyle had to offer. She lived through divorce, death, and success, managing to keep a gracious smile on her face at all times. She grew from a young spark to a vibrant flame that warmed the lives of those around her.
But every flame has darkness nipping at its heels.
Now, decades later, her daughter Irene gathers together the ashes of Esther's life in order to finally understand the woman that she never got to know. This book is a collection of intimate letters, scholarly articles, and callous gossip. They serve to paint a picture of the true Esther, but in doing so they also shed light on the dark underbelly of Hollywood. All eyes were on Esther, but they were far from kind - they were hungry, cruel, and desperate for her to fail.
Break through the layers of manufactured charm and discover how the Golden Age of Film truly treated foreign actresses.
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