LEADER 05300cam a2200553 i 4500001 99121699553506421 005 20240718131424.0 008 200623s2020 msuf b 001 0beng^^ 010 2020014476 020 9781496816627 |qhardcover 020 1496816625 |qhardcover 020 |z9781496830159 |qelectronic book 020 |z9781496830166 |qelectronic book 020 |z9781496830173 |qelectronic book 020 |z9781496830180 |qelectronic book 035 |9(YDXIT)16760708 035 (NjP)12169955-princetondb 035 |z(NjP)Voyager12169955 035 (OCoLC)on1154135467 040 MsSM/DLC |beng |erda |cDLC |dOCLCF |dOCLCO |dYDX 042 pcc 043 n-us--- 050 00 PN2287.F4228 |bP47 2020 082 00 791.4302/8092B |223 100 1 Peros, Mike, |eauthor. 245 10 José Ferrer : |bsuccess and survival / |cMike Peros. 264 1 Jackson : |bUniversity Press of Mississippi, |c[2020] 300 xiv, 275 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates ; |c24 cm. 336 text |btxt |2rdacontent 337 unmediated |bn |2rdamedia 338 volume |bnc |2rdacarrier 490 1 Hollywood legends series 504 Includes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 Preface: Why José Ferrer? -- Chapter 1: The many sides of José Ferrer -- Chapter 2: From Puerto Rico to Princeton and performance -- Chapter 3: Othello : Paul, Uta, and José -- Chapter 4 Strange fruit-then Cyrano -- Chapter 5: Screen and stage -- Chapter 6: Cyrano-the movie -- Chapter 7: Left, right, Oscar, and Clooney -- Chapter 8: He's everywhere -- Chapter 9: Film star, City Center savior, and newlywed -- Chapter 10: Life Is Rosie -- Chapter 11: He directs movies, too -- Chapter 12: The great man and married life -- Chapter 13: Dark and light, in theater and film -- Chapter14: Taking the jobs and keeping up appearances -- Chapter 15: Once more into the breach -- Chapter 16: Paying the bills-the movies, 1967-92 -- Chapter 17: Cashing the checks-television, 1967 -- Chapter 18: Final bows, 1967-92 -- Filmography -- Broadway credits -- Television credits -- Selected notes -- Bibliography -- Index. 520 "José¹ Ferrer (1912-1992) became the first Puerto Rican actor to win the Best Actor Academy Award for the 1950 film version of Cyrano de Bergerac. His iconic portrayal of the lovelorn poet/swordsman had already won him the Tony in 1947-and he would be identified with Cyrano for the rest of his life. Ferrer was a theatrical dynamo with limitless energy; in 1952 he directed Stalag 17, The Fourposter, and The Shrike (which he starred in) on Broadway, while New York City movie marquees were heralding his appearance in Anything Can Happen. At his apex in the 1950s, Ferrer was in constant demand both in theater and movies. He capitalized on his Oscar with such triumphs as Moulin Rouge and The Caine Mutiny. Not content with merely acting, Ferrer soon became a force behind the camera, acting and directing such critically well-received films as The Shrike and The Great Man. Success proved difficult to sustain. In the late 1950s, ambitious theatrical productions such as Edwin Booth and Juno were critical and commercial flops, while film studios also lost their patience with him. By the mid-1960s, Ferrer took whatever roles he could get in films, television, or regional theater. In addition, Ferrer had a turbulent personal life. His first marriage to actress Uta Hagen ended in divorce and scandal. His personal and professional relationship with his Othello costar Paul Robeson landed him before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Ferrer's marriage to actress/dancer Phyllis Hill was marred by his infidelity, while his initial wedded bliss with singer Rosemary Clooney eroded as his career began to ebb while hers started to peak. In spite of everything, Ferrer managed to endure and was working practically right up to his death. Ferrer maintained his pride in his Puerto Rican heritage, donating his Oscar to the University of Puerto Rico while championing the work of Latino poets and playwrights. He continuously evolved, striving to remain relevant, stretching his talents (including cabaret, operas, musicals, and yes, ballet!), and writing the occasional guest column for major newspapers. Ferrer's life is an American success story a testament to reinvention and resilience"-- |cProvided by publisher. 600 10 Ferrer, José, |d1912-1992. 600 17 Ferrer, José, |d1912-1992. |2fast |0(OCoLC)fst00107810 650 0 Motion picture actors and actresses |zUnited States |vBiography. 650 7 Motion picture actors and actresses |xBiography. |2fast |0(OCoLC)fst01027100 651 7 United States. |2fast |0(OCoLC)fst01204155 776 08 |iOnline version:Peros, Mike, |tJose̹ ferrer |dJackson : University Press of Mississippi, 2020. |z9781496830159 |w(DLC) 2020014477 830 0 Hollywood legends series 902 kl |bs |6a |7m |dv |f1 |e20201130 904 pad |ba |hm |cb |e20201029 910 |cG0601mon 914 (OCoLC)on1154135467 |bOCoLC |cmatch |d20240710 |eprocessed |f1154135467 980 |i35.00 |j28.70 |n40030128820 982 |bFY21 |n2021 |q32101109980837 986 |hPN2287.F4228 |iP47 2020