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Highlights
- On December 31, 1939, nationwide radio audiences listened as 17-year-old Josephine Owaissa Cottle, a Texas schoolgirl, won Gateway to Hollywood's new talent competition.
- About the Author: David C. Tucker is the author of numerous books about classic film and television history.
- 267 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Entertainment & Performing Arts
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About the Book
"Drawing on interviews with family, friends and colleagues, this biography provides previously unpublished details of her life and career. An annotated filmography encompasses Storm's time at Monogram Pictures, her roles in westerns and her appearances in classics such as It Happened on Fifth Avenue. Her TV career is covered, including complete production histories and episode guides"--Book Synopsis
On December 31, 1939, nationwide radio audiences listened as 17-year-old Josephine Owaissa Cottle, a Texas schoolgirl, won Gateway to Hollywood's new talent competition. Her prize was a movie contract at RKO and a memorable stage name--"Gale Storm." One of the United States' most beloved entertainers, she appeared in 35 films, starred in two hit television series (one was My Little Margie) and earned a gold record for "I Hear You Knockin'."
Drawing on interviews with family, friends and colleagues, this biography provides many unpublished details of her life and career. An annotated filmography encompasses Storm's time at Monogram Pictures, her roles in westerns and her appearances in classics such as It Happened on 5th Avenue. Her TV career is covered, including complete production histories and episode guides.
Review Quotes
"David C. Tucker is one of McFarland's very best authors. Not only does he write well, his research skills are impeccable...a likable, well-written biography and career record of the actress-singer"-Classic Images; " a real page-turner.... Tucker specializes in the kind of exhaustive research that results in compelling storytelling...a highly engaging biography...highly recommended"-TV Party; "anything and everything you need to know about her life and career are included in the book. After reading and looking through the book I felt as if I knew her"-Boyce McClain's Collectors' Corner.
About the Author
David C. Tucker is the author of numerous books about classic film and television history. A retired public library administrator, he lives just outside Atlanta, Georgia.