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Penny Singleton - by Steve Randisi (Hardcover)

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  • Penny Singleton is fondly remembered for her movie portrayal of Blondie, the high-spirited comic-strip character created by Chic Young.Born Dorothy McNulty in 1908, she began her career in vaudeville, eventually progressing to Broadway where she won rave reviews for The Great Temptations, Good News, and Follow Thru.
  • Author(s): Steve Randisi
  • 346 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Entertainment & Performing Arts

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Penny Singleton is fondly remembered for her movie portrayal of Blondie, the high-spirited comic-strip character created by Chic Young.

Born Dorothy McNulty in 1908, she began her career in vaudeville, eventually progressing to Broadway where she won rave reviews for The Great Temptations, Good News, and Follow Thru. Hollywood beckoned, and the still-brunette actress appeared in movies opposite William Powell, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Ronald Reagan, and others. In 1938, after changing her name to Penny Singleton, the role of Blondie brought enduring fame. Following this success, Penny would triumph in nightclubs, regional theater, and television. A strong advocate for union fairness, Penny sought to improve working conditions for her fellow performers. In 1958, she became the first female president of an AFL-CIO union, a journey that would be marked by legal challenges, financial setbacks, and anonymous death threats.

This updated edition of Penny Singleton: A Biography features recently discovered photographs, and additional interviews with poignant recollections of this trailblazing show-business personality.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.39 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 346
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publisher: BearManor Media
Format: Hardcover
Author: Steve Randisi
Language: English
Street Date: April 16, 2026
TCIN: 1011328660
UPC: 9798887719719
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-6335
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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