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Who knew that Ma Kettle hailed from Acton, Indiana? Who knew that Hollywood's coolest man alive in the 1950s, James Dean, and the coolest man alive during the 1960s and 1970, Steve McQueen, both hailed from the nineteenth state?

In Hoosiers in Hollywood, author David L. Smith presents native Hoosiers, as well as those who spent much of their formative years in the state, who have contributed in some fashion to the motion picture industry. Their contributions began with the invention of the first motion picture projector, continued through the silent era and the advent of sound, and represent an important presence in the industry today. The reader will find many stories about Hoosiers working together to showcase their remarkable talents and helping to change the face of the entertainment industry. Over the years, Hoosiers have made their way to Hollywood—the Mecca for those with stories to tell and talents to be showcased.

Leading men and women actors, Tarzans, cowboys, directors, screenwriters and novelists, musicians and composers—they are all represented in this volume. Hoosiers in Hollywood includes Oscar winners and nominees, soap opera Hoosiers, movies shot in or about Indiana, and Hoosiers on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The book also includes more than three hundred illustrations, including promotional shots from Hollywood studios and movie posters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1154436 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 624 pages

Customer Reviews

Hoosiers in Hollywood
The definitive source for anyone from Indiana who has contributed in any way to the art of motion pictures!

STARS FOR HOOSIERS IN HOLLYWOOD
THIS IS A BEAUTIFULLY COMPLIED BOOK AND MAKES A TERRIFIC GIFT. SINCE MY HUSBAND IS FROM INDIANA AND IS A VETERAN ACTOR, HE WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE BOOK.

WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT I ORDERED 7 COPIES WHICH WERE DELIVERED PROMPTLY AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

YOU WILL BE AMAZED HOW MANY CELEBRITIES ARE HOOSIERS.