Joyce Grenfell Requests the Pleasure - Couverture souple

Joyce Grenfell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0860075710 ISBN 13 : 9780860075714

Editeur : Futura Publications, 1977

Synopsis

In this book, the first volume of her autobiography, Joyce Grenfell tells the story of her life up to 1954: a madcap childhood as the daughter of Nancy Astor's youngest sister; social life on the fringes of a stately home, Clivedon Manor; recruited as radio critic of The Observer; entertainment tour of the Middle East; first revue attempt and then at last her own show, Joyce Grenfell Request the Pleasure.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Comedienne and raconteur Joyce Grenfell reads the story of her full and fascinating life. Joyce Grenfell was known and loved all over the world for her monologues, songs and comic writing. Her career, which spanned more than thirty years, saw her work in many different areas, from wartime entertainment tours to performances on radio, stage and screen. All were graced with Joyce's usual charm, humour and talent. As well as appearing in countless revues and films she toured the world with her one-woman shows, going to the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. As she tells the story of her long and varied career, Joyce sketches some wonderful comic descriptions of the many people encountered along the way. Her glamorous and madcap American mother, her Aunt Nancy Astor and her beloved husband Reggie are just a few of the larger-than-life characters who people this captivating reading.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Futura Publications
• Date d'édition: 1977
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0860075710
• ISBN 13: 9780860075714
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible