Ginger Rogers: A Bio-Bibliography

Though chiefly remembered as the dance partner of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers had many other significant achievements in the entertainment world. She was dancer, comedienne, and Academy Award winning dramatic actress, as well as the highest-paid Hollywood star in 1942. Faris provides a detailed record of Ginger Rogers’s life and career, presenting her as one of the most versatile performers in the United States. The volume begins with a short biography, with a chronology of major events in her life and career. These portions of the book provide a context for the chapters that follow, which contain annotated entries for her stage, film, radio, and television performances. The entries provide production information and cast listings, along with excerpts from reviews and critical commentaries. An extensive annotated bibliography lists books, magazine and newspaper articles, and movie trade publications that provide further information about Ginger Rogers’s career.