𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Olive Borden: The Life and Films of Hollywood’s “Joy Girl” 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Michelle Vogel ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
I first learned about Olive Borden through this book, a biography and filmography devoted to Hollywood’s “Joy Girl.” Her story serves as a poignant reminder of how fleeting fame can be, how unpredictable the film industry is, and how devastating life can become when the wrong path is taken.
When Olive set her sights on a career in film, her only assets were her beauty and figure—she had no acting experience and very little money. Her first audition ended in harsh rejection, and she faced many more before landing small roles in three Jack White shorts. Her breakthrough finally came with The Happy Warrior, after many uncredited and background parts.
Starring in two consecutive Tom Mix films gave Olive the visibility her career needed. She was ambitious and believed that nothing was out of reach. Under contract with Fox Studios, she experienced significant success and financial prosperity. She was even engaged to George O’Brien, one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. But by the mid-1930s, Olive’s career had faded, and by the early 1940s, she was bankrupt, having squandered her fortune on alcohol. Sadly, her Hollywood peers offered little support.
The filmography included in this book deepened my interest in Olive Borden. The author also sheds light on the concept of “lost” films, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Hollywood’s golden era. This book gave me valuable insights into the entertainment industry and the fragile nature of stardom.
- 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5
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