Table of Contents

Preface
Biography
Chronology
Stage Performances
Film Performances
Radio Performances
Discography
"Barrymoresque" Characterizations
Annotated Bibliography
Archives and Special Collections
Appendix A: Audio/Video Distributors Directory
Appendix B: "The John Barrymore I Knew" by Margaret Carrington
Endnotes Key
Index

Promotional Information

Chronicles the life and times of John Barrymore, with detailed information on his performances and an annotated bibliography.

About the Author

MARTIN F. NORDEN is Professor of Communication at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His articles have appeared in journals such as Film & History, Film Criticism

Reviews

"A first-rate piece of research."-Leonard Maltin author, Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide

?Appearing in nearly 60 films and dozens of stage and radio productions, the Great Profile is the ideal subject for bio-bibliographying. The plot synopses, critical commentaries, and cast and credit listing lend themselves to a well-rounded appreciation of this versatile preformer.?-Films In Review

?This is an outstanding presentation of research. Norden has undertaken an extraordinarily difficult subject and produced a volume that is not only a worthwhile reference text, but a stimulating commentary as well.?-Theatre Research International

"This is an outstanding presentation of research. Norden has undertaken an extraordinarily difficult subject and produced a volume that is not only a worthwhile reference text, but a stimulating commentary as well."-Theatre Research International

"Appearing in nearly 60 films and dozens of stage and radio productions, the Great Profile is the ideal subject for bio-bibliographying. The plot synopses, critical commentaries, and cast and credit listing lend themselves to a well-rounded appreciation of this versatile preformer."-Films In Review