The Brief, Madcap Life of Kay Kendall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Golden, Eve.

Contributor:

Kendall Campbell, Kim.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Actresses--Great Britain.

Actresses.

Motion picture actors and actresses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, 2002.

Summary:

This book is a biography of Kay Kendall, an iconic British comic actress known for her captivating performances in films like Lady Godiva Rides Again, Genevieve, and Simon and Laura. Written by Eve Golden with contributions from Kim Kendall Campbell, the biography offers an in-depth exploration of Kendall's vibrant yet tragically short life. The narrative is enriched with personal anecdotes and insights from Kendall's friends and family, highlighting her unique charm, wit, and enduring influence in the entertainment industry. Aimed at fans of classic cinema and those interested in theatrical history, the book paints a vivid picture of Kendall's rise to fame and her lasting legacy. The biography also features reflections from Kim Kendall, offering a personal perspective on her sister's impact and memory. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface to the Updated Edition

Foreword to the Updated Edition

Foreword: How this Book Came to Be

Prologue

Chapter One: “If anyone suggested anything, she was game for it.”

Chapter Two: “Of course, there was nobody in London.”

Chapter Three: “That’s Kay Kendall and she’s supposed to be in the chorus!”

Chapter Four: “We’re going to take a chance with you.”

Chapter Five: “You have no talent. Find some nice man and get married.”

Chapter Six: “I need someone to look after me, wifey.”

Chapter Seven: “We made ourselves ill with laughter.”

Chapter Eight: “People think I’m the gayest thing on two legs, but I get awfully depressed at times.”

Chapter Nine: “Come on, come on, getcher autographs here!”

Chapter Ten: “I have two hired killers looking for you at this very moment.”

Chapter Eleven: “You stupid, long-nosed English actor!”

Chapter Twelve: “It’s about the worst case I know.”

Illustrations follow

Chapter Thirteen: “I am not thinking of matrimony either with Mr. Harrison or anybody else.”

Chapter Fourteen: “My career is still important, but it’s not that important.”

Chapter Fifteen: “I won’t be any good at it! She needs a strong person.”

Chapter Sixteen: “It is Kay Kendall who shines brightest … a constant pleasure and surprise.”

Chapter Seventeen: “I just wanted that sense of being at home—my first real home.

Chapter Eighteen: “They were just lost, they were so deeply in love with each other.”

Chapter Nineteen: “Diggy, I think I’m dying … and they won’t tell me.”

Chapter Twenty: “If you think I’m coming here to die, you’re wrong!”

Chapter Twenty-One: “No one was ever born into the world with such a bright genius for living.” Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780813180748

0813180740

OCLC:

1249472566