The Dream Palaces of Hollywood's Golden Age
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Bestselling author and Hollywood historian David Wallace unveils 25 enchanting buildings and homes from Hollywood's glorious Golden Age. Hollywood buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike will savor this in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the histories of these spectacular structures, as well as the titillating revelations about many of their famous occupants.
Each restored to its original grandeur, the buildings here-from private homes to theaters, hotels, restaurants, and hot spots of the day-are showcased in 200 sumptuous photographs, all specially commissioned for this book, as well as rare historic shots. The intimate portraits of these famed spaces-including the homes of Hollywood superstars such as Cary Grant, Gloria Swanson, Cecil B. DeMille, and Charlie Chaplin, plus locations like Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Max Factor building-demonstrate the innovation, ingenuity, and drive that gave birth to Hollywood.
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A biography of the Pulitzer Prize winner whose works frequently drew from the author's knowledge of the Great Plains.
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The Dream Palaces of Hollywood's Golden Age
The Dream Palaces of Hollywood's Golden Age,David Wallace,Juergen Nogai,"Harry N. Abrams, Inc.",0810955431,20th century,Architecture,California,Domestic,Historic Preservation,Historic buildings,Los Angeles,Mansions,Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings,U.S. Architecture - General,Architecture / General
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