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‘...Madness, murder, suicide and odd sexual arrangements... An eccentric, delightful surprise.’ (Independent on Sunday 20091230)
`Merriman paints a fascinating picture of Margaret's emergence as a national treasure' (Daily Mail )
'[A] splendid biography' (The Spectator )
`Merriman paints a fascinating picture of Margaret's emergence as a national treasure' (Daily Mail )
'[A] splendid biography' (The Spectator )
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'...Madness, murder, suicide and odd sexual arrangements... An eccentric, delightful surprise.' Independent on Sunday 201012 'Merriman paints a fascinating picture of Margaret's emergence as a national treasure' Daily Mail 20091009 '[A] splendid biography' The Spectator 20091230
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89 of 93 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I picked up a copy of this book yesterday and didn't put it down until I'd read it.
Andrew Merriman has delved deeply into this most admired of British comedy actresses revealing her strengths and weaknesses. We find out all about her troubled childhood and an act of murder within her immediate family which no doubt contributed to her manic depression later in life.
The fact that her warmth on screen, theatre, television and radio lit up British people for over 30 years is a testament to her professionalism.
Mr Merriman has sought out many of her colleagues, friends, neighbours and associates to compile this fact-filled biography. It cannot have been an easy task as it's been over 37 years since her passing, but she still remains a big part of British cinema history and many of her films are still shown on television all over the world.
Andrew Merriman has delved deeply into this most admired of British comedy actresses revealing her strengths and weaknesses. We find out all about her troubled childhood and an act of murder within her immediate family which no doubt contributed to her manic depression later in life.
The fact that her warmth on screen, theatre, television and radio lit up British people for over 30 years is a testament to her professionalism.
Mr Merriman has sought out many of her colleagues, friends, neighbours and associates to compile this fact-filled biography. It cannot have been an easy task as it's been over 37 years since her passing, but she still remains a big part of British cinema history and many of her films are still shown on television all over the world.
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Reading this thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining book as an admirer of Margaret Rutherford, I was stunned at how much emotional upheaval there was going on `behind the scenes,' especially in regards to her eccentric family life and behaviour. Revered by so many as a comic actor, Rutherford certainly had some trying times in an eventful and sometimes tragic life. Andy Merriman masterfully details the ups and downs while also exploring her illustrious film/theatre successes and inevitably, failures. The author has certainly conversed with those who knew her best and peppers the biography with notable stories of encounters with colleagues now also since long gone such as Sir John Gielgud, Charlie Chaplin and Peter Sellers, in what is a real in-depth and touching profile of the Oscar-winning actress and British treasure. The book brings Margaret Rutherford even closer to one's heart and will no doubt preserve her status as a household name for plenty of time to come.
53 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A really fascinating book about one of the unsung heroines of British theatre and cinema, a true eccentric but also capable of a surprising versatility - much more than just Miss Marple, for which she is unjustly remembered - but demonstrating, as the book describes, a range (Madame Arcati to Mistress Quickly) that is very impressive. What is really a revelation, however, and what makes the book such a compelling read, is the detail about her family life, and how she survived a family background of madness, murder and suicide and was able to have a creative life and a successful career. It is beautifully written, well researched, and most importantly, makes the great lady come alive, in both her eccentricity and her vulnerability. A very enjoyable read, and its on my list of Christmas presents for any of my friends with an interest in British theatre and cinema of this period.
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Margaret Rutherford,Dreadnought with Good Manners
This was a well written and very enjoyable biography of a well-loved British character actress. It didn't get bogged down in minor detail but gave a balanced account of this... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Funna
A little gem of a book - treat yourself!
This was such a delightful read! Friends kindly bought it for me as they knew what a Rutherford fan I was (at the tender age of 43). I devoured it with gusto! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Debbie Golding
Memories of a by-gone era
This is a gentle waltz through the life and work of Margaret Rutherford, a British actress who embodied everything that one could want of a good character actress of her time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by GillianEliza
A very enjoyable read
As a child I used to enjoy watching Margaret Rutherford in the old Miss Marple films and was interested to find out more about her life. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Janeyjane
An interesting insight
Long after her death, Margaret Rutherford's legacy lives on. She continues to be remembered for her portrayal of Miss Marple; for some her interpretation of the character is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bookie
not what i expected
im a real fan of books about people, biographies and autobiographies, so this was for me a must.
as she was a little before my time i knew very little about her, apart... Read more
as she was a little before my time i knew very little about her, apart... Read more
Published 4 months ago by libby_black
One of a kind!
I first saw Margaret Rutherford act in the film of Blithe Spirit when I was a very young child. I was so captivated by her performance as Madame Arcati, that I fell in love with... Read more
Published 5 months ago by familyman
What a Life
I don't read a lot of biographies, but as I have always loved the Miss Marple films as well as Margaret Rutherford's comedy performances, I wanted to find out all about this... Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Roberton
Gentle Lady
I really enjoyed reading this book about Margarey Rutherford, as I have always enjoyed her film's.
You could almost see her dancing about the pages , reading her poems... Read more
You could almost see her dancing about the pages , reading her poems... Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. E. Nagle
Addictive book!
I haven't finished this book yet, but I must say it's quite addictive. Margaret Rutherford was a fascinating and endearing character - both on screen, on stage and in true life. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jan
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