He was the acclaimed director of such cinematic classics as Meet Me in St. Louis; An American in Paris; and Gigi; and equally well known for his tumultuous marriage to the legendary Judy Garland. But to say that Vincente Minnellis conflicted personal life informed his films would be an understatement. As Mark Griffin persuasively demonstrates in this definitive biography of the Academy Awardndash;winning director; Minnelli was not only building a remarkable Hollywood legacy; but also creating an intriguing autobiography in code. Drawing on more than 100 interviews with such icons as Kirk Douglas; Angela Lansbury; Lauren Bacall; Tony Curtis; and George Hamilton; Griffin turns the spotlight on the enigmatic ldquo;elegant director;rdquo; revealing long-kept secrets at the heart of Minnellirsquo;s genius.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kris BifulcoGreat introduction to ExAT. Highly recommend for anyone studying or anyone interested in the field.
