Jan Macgillivray

Gloria Jean: A Little Bit of Heaven Jan Macgillivray

Here is the first book-length biography of Gloria Jean, one of Hollywood?s finest performers, who starred in film, radio, stage, nightclub, and television productions. And what a story it is! This is the first in-depth profile of her public and private life.

You?ll read about her co-stars, including Bing Crosby, Groucho Marx, Donald O?Connor, and Mel Tormé?go behind the scenes on the set of Never Give a Sucker an Even Break and meet W. C. Fields, her ?Uncle Bill??follow her memorable show-business career with its breathtaking heights and heartbreaking depths, guided?and sometimes misguided?by the studio?enjoy dozens of rare photos from Gloria Jean?s personal collection?browse vintage posters and lobby cards.

As a special treat for film buffs, you?ll see actual frame enlargements of never-before-seen screen tests?and discover three lost Gloria Jean feature films, documented here for the first time anywhere!