A Rose for Mrs. Miniver: The Life of Greer Garson
by Michael Troyan
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"" In this first-ever biography of Greer Garson, Michael Troyan sweeps away the many myths that even today veil her life. The true origins of her birth, her fairy-tale discovery in Hollywood, and her career struggles at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer are revealed for the first time. Garson combined an everywoman quality with grace, charm, and refinement. She won the Academy Award in 1941 for her role in Mrs. Miniver, and for the next decade she reigned as the queen of MGM. Co-star Christopher Plummer show more remembered, """"Here was a siren who had depth, strength, dignity, and humor who could inspire great t show lessTags
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Great read, love Mrs Miniver the movie. Lots of information about the woman and the movie. Easy read.
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- Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
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- 791.43 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Public performances Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures
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