Jeff Chandler

"Ruggedly handsome Jeff Chandler won over fans with his versatile acting in film, television, radio, and theatre. Particularly respected for his roles in Westerns, Chandler got an Oscar nomination in 1950 for Broken Arrow. He was involved in the production of 27 box-office champions, and worked with such stars as Orson Welles, Susan Hayward, and James Stewart." "First, a biography covers Chandler's life, from his birth in 1918 to his death in 1961 and the subsequent malpractice suit filed by his family. The work then covers his 54 films, from The Invisible Wall (1947) to Merrill's Marauders (1962); his recordings (of both songs and the spoken word); his radio and television performances; and his stage play, The Trojan Horse. Enhanced throughout with personal and professional photographs, this book offers a thorough account of Chandler's life and career."--Jacket.