Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away by McKittrick, Christopher
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Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away by McKittrick, Christopher
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781985902190
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
1985902192
ISBN-13
9781985902190
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22070927910
Product Key Features
Book Title
Vera Miles : the Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2025
Topic
Women, Film / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Book Series
Screen Classics Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Among the many lead actresses who worked with Alfred Hitchcock, Vera Miles is often overlooked. Christopher McKittrick has written a sympathetic biography of 'the Hitchcock blonde who got away.', As a Hitchcock scholar, I've long been fascinated by the figure of Vera Miles due to her roles in two of his films ( The Wrong Man and Psycho ), and I've been a fan of her other movie work in the 1950s. Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away deserves a proud place on the film studies bookshelf. It clears the smoke that has too long obfuscated the relationship of Hitchcock and Miles, and it allows fans of classic television to appreciate Miles's many noteworthy contributions. Bravo, Mr. McKittrick!, As the first biography of Vera Miles, this is an important contribution to Hollywood history and a fascinating examination of an actress who is often overlooked despite her amazing career., Vera Miles is one of Hitchcock's most underrated actresses, and Christopher McKittrick has written the definitive book about her prolific career in Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away. This biography shows Miles is more than the singular role that she is most associated with and shares insight about the strong actress behind it., Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away makes a persuasive case for celebrating the consummate professional Miles became rather than mourning the icon she never was, and--by all accounts--never really wanted to be., Among the many lead actresses who worked with Alfred Hitchcock, Vera Miles is often overlooked. Christopher McKittrick has written a sympathetic biography of "the Hitchcock blonde who got away.", Vera Miles is best known for three movies she made with celebrated directors John Ford and Alfred Hitchcock: The Searchers , Psycho , and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance . She also appeared in nearly 200 television shows during a busy 50-year career. Author and journalist McKittrick recounts her life and work in detail, from her "fairly typical" youth in Kansas in the 1940s to her retirement in 1992.... A respectful, well-informed biography., An immensely readable, exhaustively researched biography. McKittrick delivers an insightful and nuanced account of Miles's relationship with Alfred Hitchcock and shows how popular misconceptions have obscured her remarkable career. A fascinating portrait of an actress who quietly excelled at her craft while staying true to her values., Christopher McKittrick offers a deeply insightful exploration of Vera Miles's career, particularly her years working with Alfred Hitchcock. McKittrick expertly unpacks the complexities of Miles's professional and personal life, dispelling myths and providing fresh perspectives on her relationship with the legendary director. His balanced and thoughtful analysis, supported by archival research and interviews, presents Miles not as a mere footnote in Hitchcock's career but as a talented and independent actress who carved her own path. With its engaging narrative and nuanced critique, this biography is an essential read for cinephiles and anyone fascinated by the golden age of Hollywood., In this brisk, deeply researched volume, McKittrick corrects the misperception of Vera Miles as a movie star defined by missed opportunities. Instead, readers will meet a strong, self-taught individual who balanced ambitions of acting and parenthood, and achieved those goals on her own terms.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
791.43028092
Table Of Content
Preface: The (Other) Girl 1. From Boise City to Atlantic City 2. Vera Miles on TV and in 3-D 3. Up the Tree with Tarzan 4. Tea in Monument Valley 5. The New Grace Kelly 6. Singing, Dancing, Scandal 7. The Woman in the Gray Suit 8. Bald in Italy 9. Scream Queen 10. Print the Legend 11. The Disney Mom 12. A Disaster in the Philippines 13. Molly and Dinner with Ms. Miles 14. The Return of Lila Crane 15. Vera Miles' Priority List
Synopsis
Captivating, talented, and beautiful, Vera Miles was destined for fame. Within a few years of making her way to Hollywood in 1949, she starred in such films as The Rose Bowl Story (1952), Tarzan's Hidden Jungle (1955), and Wichita (1955). Her frequent television performances so enthralled Alfred Hitchcock that he chose her to be Grace Kelly's successor for roles in The Wrong Man (1956) and the iconic film Psycho (1960). She also starred in John Ford's The Searchers (1956) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Miles's illustrious film and television career spanned nearly fifty years in Hollywood, and yet she is still considered one of the most unsung film actresses of her era. Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away is the first full-length biography of the talented performer's life and extensive body of work. Integrating historical interviews and archival materials, author Christopher McKittrick reveals the struggles Miles faced as a working mother in the 1950s and 1960s and why she was compelled to step away from the lead role in Vertigo --a choice that irrevocably sundered her relationship with Hitchcock. Yet Miles would go on to appear in nearly two hundred television shows, including The Twilight Zone , The Fugitive , Ironside , and The Virginian , as well as numerous Disney films. She would work with some of the most talented actors in Hollywood--John Wayne, Bob Hope, and James Stewart among them--and would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. By highlighting Miles as the lead in her own story, McKittrick amplifies the voice of this remarkable and prolific actress who was far more than just a footnote in Hitchcock's film legacy.
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- v***v (2069)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
- 2***j (113)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI've ordered several items from this vendor now and they've always been what they were advertised as. This was no exception. Both discs were in great shape as well as their jewel cases. Delivery is good, packaging is simple but effective for what you're paying and I haven't had any get damaged. Will keep buying from this vendor because of the results so far and good prices, too.