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Yul Brynner : a biography

"This biography takes readers through Brynner's formative years in Russia, France and China and describes his journey from sweeping stages in Parisian theaters to a versatile career in theater, television and film, reaching a stardom that began and ended with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I"--Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, ©2006
McFarland & Co., Jefferson, N.C., ©2006
Biographies
viii, 200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
9780786424610, 9780786480357, 0786424613, 0786480351
67405652
A note on Yul Brynner's name
Introduction
1. Past imperfect
2. Gypsy king
3. Television debut
4. I'm the king! etc., etc., etc
5. Dietrich and Crawford
6. Cecil B. DeMille
7. Once upon a time in Hollywood
8. A bastard with a heart of gold
9. The Magnificent Seven
10. Surprise flops
11. Terrible choices
12. Westworld
13. Long live the king!
Filmography
Stage appearances
Documentaries, music and soundtracks, radio programs and television appearances
Brynner as director
Notes