{"product_id":"jean-gabin-the-actor-who-was-france-hardcover","title":"Jean Gabin: The Actor Who Was France - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Harriss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen one thinks of the quintessential Frenchman, one likely pictures Jean Gabin (1904-1976). The son of music hall performers, the Paris-born actor grew up in the entertainment business. His onscreen debut in the 1930's marked the beginning of many memorable roles in films such as\u003ci\u003e La Grande Illusion\u003c\/i\u003e (1937) and Émile Zola's \u003ci\u003eLa Bête Humaine \u003c\/i\u003e(1938). His performances would earn him international recognition and establish his reputation as one of the greatest stars of film noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePausing his performances on screen, Gabin joined the Allied struggle of WWII. Serving under General Charles De Gaulle in the Free French Forces as a tank commander, Gabin was awarded several medals for his service. Upon his return to acting after the war, he became the embodiment of the uniquely French spirit--a persona that would define his future roles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eJean Gabin: The Actor Who Was France\u003c\/i\u003e, Joseph Harriss tells the story of this French icon. This well-researched biography documents Gabin's life from his start as a reluctant singer and dancer in Parisian music halls to his rise to film superstardom. Harriss recounts the actor's multi-faceted persona, including his famously fiery temper, his tumultuous love affairs--including a six-year relationship with the German star Marlene Dietrich--and his military valor. With this enthralling work, film enthusiasts can gain an appreciation of France's quintessential movie star and his lasting impact on world cinema during its Golden Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJoseph Harriss\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame who studied International Relations and French at the Sorbonne and the Paris Institute of Political Studies. Afterwards, Harriss joined the Paris bureau of \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine where he covered French political affairs. He has written many articles for a variety of publications such as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dallas Morning New\u003c\/i\u003es, \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe American Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e. Harriss lives in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17 x 9.27 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50450995052781,"sku":"9780813196329","price":56.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/jean-gabin-the-actor-who-was-france-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}