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American Prince: My Autobiography (Hardcover)

by Tony Curtis (Author), Peter Golenbock (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books (16 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905264348
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905264346
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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`I enjoyed American Prince by Tony Curtis immensely. I have known Tony and counted him as a friend since the early 1960s, and even shared with him some of the adventures he records. A wonderful read and long may he continue'
--Sir Peter Blake


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At the height of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tony Curtis starred in "Houdini" and "Spartacus", made comedy history with Jack Lemmon in the unforgettable "Some Like It Hot", was friends with Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and James Dean, and romanced screen sirens such as Marilyn Monroe, Janet Leigh and Natalie Wood. He lived a life he could only dream of growing up in the Bronx. Born Bernard Schwarz to immigrant parents, this is Tony Curtis' story of his hard-knock childhood, his wild days as a Hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life now as an artist in his eighties. Sparing no name, no detail and no ego, Tony Curtis talks intimately about the people he has known during his long, illustrious career, his co-stars, the studio owners, his wives, his lovers and his friends. This book will be the true record of his life, told with humour, grace and honesty.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A must for fans of Hollywood's golden age!, 28 Oct 2008
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I was never the biggest Tony Curtis fan, but this is a fun and interesting read for fans of the Hollywood golden age. Curtis was a smooth character back in the day and a big time movie star. His life intersects with many of the biggest and brightest stars of the time including lovers such as Marilyn Monroe. A lot of the book does come off as "look at me, look who I knew and who I slept with," (Which I must admit was a guilty pleasure to read about) but the is more than that. It is also an interesting look into Hollywood during its golden age after world war two and prior to television taking over pop culture. The reader is taken behind the scenes of some of his great films "Houdini [1953] (REGION 1) (NTSC)", Some Like It Hot [1959] (with Marilyn Monroe), and Spartacus [1960] (with Kirk Douglas). I found the book less interesting as it moves into the late years of his life but overall this should be of interest to Curtis fans and fans of the old Hollywood. For more great reading on the end of Hollywood's heyday do try "Misfits Country" Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable brought to life!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!, 9 Jan 2009
Well TC stands for Tony Curtis but could also be used for Top Cat & either would fit Mr Curtis.

He has had the most incredible life & is one of the few who are still around to tell their tale of life at the height of what pleasuures the free Western way of life could offer.

Just reading it makes you feel tired & also rather envious although he certainly didn't have an easy life given his background.

It's a story of grit, wit, pleasure & pain; it's pretty well written in a very approachable style & would make a great gift for someone who may be a fan but not an avid reader.

Recommended.
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22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "Yonda lies the castle of my fodda", 24 Oct 2008
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I liked Tony Curtis in his heyday, but his memoir makes him look like a perpetually horny little boy with the biggest ego in Hollywood.

He talks about all of his movies but seems proudest of his trysts with his leading ladies; apparently there were few starlets who could resist his charms. I gave up counting how many affairs he had; they must have numbered in the hundreds.

After his career took a nosedive, he blamed his six wives, his drug addiction, and anti-Semitism. His hubris concerning his desirability is matched only by his inflated opinion of his acting abilities. That said, it certainly is a page-turner.
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2.0 out of 5 stars A Disappointing Read
I have always been a fan of Tony Curtis and have enjoyed watching him in his various film and TV roles over the years. I was hugely disappointed though in this autobiography. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. A. Lovett

4.0 out of 5 stars American princely
A great read for all those interested in Hollywood from the 1950's and in this charismatic and under-rated actor in particular. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms.Marple Investigates

4.0 out of 5 stars A good gift for my father!
I bought this book for my father and he said he enjoyed it very much. He said Tony Curtis was a bit of a character!
Published 2 months ago by Joanie

4.0 out of 5 stars Bernie's the Boy!
American Prince by Tony Curtis (born Bernie Schwarz) is a must read for anyone who grew up in the days of the golden age of Hollywood. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alistair D. Brown

4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it!
I was never Tony's fan but when I read it, some funny moments and some sad moments too, something I can relate to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. J. A. Gibbons

4.0 out of 5 stars American Prince My Autobiography by Tony Curtis
Great if you love the movies of 50' and 60's. I loved the gossip of old Hollywood and getting a peep into those years. Carol Weston
Published 4 months ago by C. Weston

3.0 out of 5 stars A Long Time Tony Curtis Fan - still a fan, I guess
I've been a Tony Curtis fan since I was a child and was looking forward to reading this autobiography. Read more
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As yet I have not read American Prine sent to me by Amazon as I am saving it for a long flight trip I am going on soon. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kiwi

2.0 out of 5 stars No fun read, really
Given that Tony Curtis always was on the prowl where Hollywood actresses (or basically anything wearing a skirt) were concerned, it is a voyeuristic pleasure reading this... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Eric Schallenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars First-rate Hollywood memoir
This really is a cracking autobiography, and all the more authentic given Tony Curtis's frank acknowledgement of his failures as a husband, his life-long insecurities and his... Read more
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