Cary Grant

A Biography

De: Marc Eliot

Narrado por: Marc Eliot

Bringing up Baby. The Philadelphia Story. North by Northwest. An Affair to Remember. When Cary Grant passed away at age 82, fans from every generation mourned. Nearly 20 years later his star shines just as brightly from television and revival-house screens; his name remains synonymous with effortless charm.

But perhaps the most remarkable fact about Grant, as renowned biographer Marc Eliot shows, is that his personal life was every bit as interesting and dramatic as that of any character he ever played. The new details Eliot has uncovered, on everything from the former Archibald Leach's troubled childhood to his ambiguous sexuality to his dabbling with LSD, will satisfy even the fan who has read everything previously available. Equally compelling is Eliot's incisive exploration of the magical amalgam of talent, looks, and charisma that made Grant a star.

©2004 Marc Eliot (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Eliot's fascinating, sympathetic portrait is of a consummate performer who hid inner demons and used filmmaking to distance himself from reality." (Publishers Weekly)

Loved it.

Fascinating. Great detail. Well written and very well read. I enjoyed every minute and didn’t want it to end.

Creating Cary Grant

As a film critic who has spent the last two decades interviewing movie stars and directors for a PBS stations in Philadelphia, I've often been asked which star I most regret NOT interviewing. That is "Cary Grant". Perhaps the best thing I can say about this detailed, well-written, and insightful book is that I feel I've gotten to know the man who became the man we all wanted to be by listening to this fascinating tale. Some people would prefer that this charming, talented man be the perfect person offscreen as he was onscreen and at public appearances. I prefer to respect the accomplishment of "becoming Cary Grant" that the real person managed through much effort and agony. This recording is over 15 hours long, and I devoured it in 5 and 6 hour stretches within a couple of days of beginning it.

Compelling and very well researched and written

How is the fan of Cary Grandson really thought there was little lit about which I did not already know. What a surprise this book was. His long relationship with his male friend Randolph Scott was astonishing to me. I did not read about it once in the local papers. The care and the detail with which this book is written is compelling and, at times, is riveting. I strongly urge you to read this book if you have a significant compelling or even mild interest in the movies and the greatest male star of his era.

Fascinating and thought provoking biography

Mark Eliot's wonderfully moving biography of the legendary actor will not disappoint Cary's fans, or readers looking for a frankly honest portrait of the man. Grant was complicated and all to human, but ultimately emerges as a dignified and thoughtful man.

Interesting

This was full of interesting facts but added to much back story and would loose track.

Everything you ever want to know about Cary Grant!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I actually feel sad that I've come to the end of the Cary Grant bio narrated by the author, Marc Eliot. Not only has Eliot a soothing, easy on the ears speaking voice, he gives a real insight into the inner mind of a remarkable man. He portrays Grant as he was; a true hero on film, an utter gentleman but with human flaws (like the rest of us) which challenged his romantic relationships with women due to being abandoned as a child. I couldn't put this book down. I highly recommend this bio as it shows warts and all.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cary Grant?

I've always loved Grant. I was gobsmacked when I listened to his early beginnings; and his so called abandonment by his mother. This shaped the young man into becoming a great man.

Any additional comments?

It's a must listen to!!

"WOW"!

INSIGHTFUL. AND, VERY GOOD NARRATION- BY READER. THANK YOU! SINCERELY, FRANCISCO MEDINA PS- HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Book Theme: Cary Grant is GAY, & in a few flims...

I felt like the author focused too much on Mr. Grant's sexuality. Something, the Actor spent a lot of his time and money denying. After reading this book my thoughts are that maybe he might have had a homosexual affair or two, but that he wasn't a homosexual. I was married 5 times to 5 diffrent woman. If the marriages were just to hide his true nature, then why would he keep marrying such different and such difficult woman?

I did enjoy many parts of this book though. The history of the flims, Mr. Grant acted in was very interesting. And I loved how the author expalined Cary Grant's view on how he wanted to be seen in his flims. He choose parts in which the leading ladies were always pursuing him, never the other way around. Smart move. That way, the audience was always wanting more.
And it is safe to say, we still are.

Well Done.

This was my second of two audiobooks read on Cary Grant. I thought this one was better researched, did a terrific job setting up Cary’s experiences with awesome details of his contemporaries, and was more complete. Great job!

Very Entertaining

The amount of detail and insider information in this book is astounding. The author reads his own work in a very entertaining fashion. Absolutely entertaining read. This one made me look forward to my morning workout (that's when I can listen to audible books). I grew up watching old Cary Grant movies on TV and now I know the story behind the making of some of my favorite films. I highly recommend!