Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star.

by Jacqueline T. Lynch

The first book on the career of actress Ann Blyth. Multitalented and remarkably versatile, Blyth began on radio as a child, appeared on Broadway at the age of twelve in Lillian Hellman's WATCH ON THE RHINE, and enjoyed a long and diverse career in films, theatre, television, and concerts. A sensitive dramatic actress, the youngest at the time to be nominated for her role in MILDRED PIERCE (1945), she also displayed a gift for comedy, and was especially endeared to fans for her expressive and exquisite lyric soprano, which was showcased in many film and stage musicals. Still a popular guest at film festivals, lovely Ms. Blyth remains a treasure of the Hollywood's golden age.

Available in print or eBook.

398 pages, Paperback

First published June 11, 2015

About the author

Jacqueline T. Lynch’s novels, short stories, and non-fiction books on New England history and classic films are available from many online shops as eBooks, audiobook, and paperback. She is also an award-winning playwright whose plays have been produced around the United States and in Europe, and has published articles and short fiction in regional and national publications. She writes Another Old Movie Blog on classic films, and the syndicated newspaper column Silver Screen, Golden Memories. For updates and special offers, please see her website: www.JacquelineTLynch.com.

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Jacqueline T. Lynch offers a fascinating look at the career of the beautiful, diminutive in height, but big in talent and compassion, actress Ann Blyth. Blyth is best known for her role as the spoiled and vile daughter of Joan Crawford in "Mildred Pierce." Almost forgotten is the fact Blyth made 32 films including comedies, dramas, adventure and musicals. She could act, sing and dance! Blyth performed on TV, on stage and in concert. Ms. Lynch's biography rectifies this in her in-depth and excellent look at Blyth's entire career, giving the actress her rightful place as one of cinema’s greats.

Below is a link to my interview with the author.

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