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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!
He's an American legend whose wisecracks entertained us for more than sixty years. Now you can enjoy all the glamour and fun of Bob Hope's fabulous life in this intimate, wonderfully detailed biography. Discover how an English immigrant named Leslie Downs Hope became the great Bob Hope, the funniest man in Hollywood, a comedian who won our hearts โฆ and those of thousands of American troops. Don't miss:
โข HIS GET-TO-THE-TOP-ANY-WAY-YOU-CAN ATTITUDE โฆ The truth about con games in Cleveland and the bluff that got him star billing in Vaudeville
โข ROBERTA โฆ Not a lady but a Broadway musical, Hope's part in this hit promised a crack at Hollywood โฆ until a misstep nearly cost him everything
โข ON THE ROAD โฆ Shrewd or lucky? The facts behind teaming up with Bing Crosby on the hilarious Road to Singapore, his long movie career, and his fabulous wealth
โข THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING HIS MARRIAGE โฆ Although he fell head over heels for the socialite who became his wife, secrets remain about another woman, a child, and a marriage certificate
โข DAMES, WAR, AND U.S.O โฆ Patriotism or fame? What led Hope into three wars as he brought the boys risque jokes and sexy pin-ups โฆ and earned a place in history?
โข GOLF AND POLITICAL GAMES โฆ The behind-the-scenes story of his influence on America's presidents, his clout, and his golfโthe game he loved enough to put his money where his tee was โฆ
PLUS 16 PAGES OF MEMORABLE PHOTOS AND A COMPLETE FILMOGRAPHY
ISBN:9780786006069
