{"product_id":"ruth-roman-a-career-portrait-paperback-1","title":"Ruth Roman: A Career Portrait - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDerek Sculthorpe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her striking looks, the raven-haired, dark eyed Ruth Roman had an air of sophistication that made her seem sexy yet wholesome. She had to strive harder than most to establish herself as a leading actress in Hollywood during its glory years and finally broke through in 1949 with her role in \u003ci\u003eChampion\u003c\/i\u003e. As one of the last Warner Bros. contract players, she appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's classic \u003ci\u003eStrangers on a Train\u003c\/i\u003e. Seen at her best in strong parts, such as the ambitious Ronda Castle in Anthony Mann's \u003ci\u003eThe Far Country\u003c\/i\u003e or as a modern-day Lady Macbeth, she enjoyed a varied career as a freelancer before re-inventing herself as a character actress of note on television. A remarkable return to the screen in the bizarre psycho-horror \u003ci\u003eThe Baby\u003c\/i\u003e (1973) assured her of cult status. This is the first book dedicated to a committed but often undervalued actress who is fondly remembered by fans of classic film. More than a biography, it seeks to contextualize the actress within her own time, illuminate her Hollywood experience and celebrate her extensive career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerek Sculthorpe\u003c\/b\u003e, an archives assistant and researcher, has written plays, short stories and articles. He lives in Leeds, Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52465073258803,"sku":"9781476688244","price":78.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/OVFxaGc4ZGJ6aFJBRDliNjZTQjJQdz09_4e740424-52ca-48c2-85ba-d1a17e9ad231.webp?v=1759276537","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/ruth-roman-a-career-portrait-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}