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Author Anne Edwards
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Format Hardcover with Brodart cover
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Summary
In Vivien Leigh: A Biography, Anne Edwards delivers a mesmerizing and meticulously researched portrait of one of Hollywood’s most iconic and enigmatic stars. Best known for her Academy Award-winning performance as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind, Vivien Leigh was more than a legendary actress—she was a complex, driven woman whose private life often mirrored the drama of her film roles. This 1977 biography explores her rise from privileged British society to international stardom, her stormy marriage to Sir Laurence Olivier, and her lifelong struggle with mental illness. Drawing on interviews, personal letters, and archival materials, Edwards paints a compassionate yet unflinching portrait of a woman who achieved greatness on stage and screen while battling demons behind the scenes. A must-read for film lovers, admirers of classic Hollywood, and anyone intrigued by the fragile nature of genius.