
Cary Grant
A Class Apart
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Narrated by:
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Grover Gardner
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By:
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Graham McCann
For two moviegoing generations, Cary Grant was class—an effortless embodiment of gentlemanly grace and humor. But Cary Grant’s greatest achievement was in creating himself and the irresistible character he became. In this savvy, fascinating portrait, McCann tracks the transformation of a life and looks closely at the sources of Cary Grant’s charms, which did not come easily. Generously filled with anecdotes about fellow actors and directors, a realistic portrait of a complicated man emerges. And although Grant was criticized for remaining in Hollywood during World War II, it now seems that he may have worked as a special agent for British Intelligence: in 1947, Grant was awarded the King’s Medal for Service in the Cause for Freedom, an honor that was not made public at the time.
One of classic Hollywood’s definitive leading men, Cary Grant was named one of the greatest male stars of all time by the American Film Institute. This biography yields a new appreciation of his work and his persona, which was at once familiar, yet always enigmatic, even to those who knew him best.
Graham McCann was educated at King’s College, Cambridge. His books include Marilyn Monroe: The Body in the Library, Woody Allen: New Yorker, and Rebel Males: Clift, Brando, and Dean. A fellow and lecturer at Cambridge for twelve years, he now writes full time.
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Critic reviews
Great read/listen
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Superior
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This reading captures the essence that is Cary Grant.
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Wow, I feel like I know him now!
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no surprises
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Loved it!
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Never read a previous biography of Cary but this gave a terrific survey of his early life, acting career and late years. I appreciated the narration and liked the interjected movie passages of his characters to show how clever he came off on screen.
He lived a life beyond his humble upbringing and it all had to do with his taking personal responsibility and being wisely critical of himself to grow and learn.
I admire him and it’s not something I feel for most s as cries. He was both a kind soul and lived life with grace and gentlemanly tact.
Will listen several times. Would recommend if you like old hollywood.
Great review and appropriate reading
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Somewhat uplifting
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A wonderful portrait of an unusually wonderful man and actor.
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Sometimes Grover Garners voice becomes shrill and he talks a bit too fast but all in all, he does a good job.
Honestly written, Lovingly told.
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