Anna Lee: Memoir of a Career on General Hospital and in Film

by Anna Lee (Author), Maureen O ' Hara (Foreword), Barbara Roisman Cooper (Foreword)

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2007
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Born Joan Boniface Winnifrith on January 2, 1913, Anna Lee was best known for her portrayal of General Hospital's Lila Quatermaine, a character which she brought to life for over two decades. From her early years in England to her final days in Hollywood, this memoir details the extraordinary life and experiences of renowned actress Anna Lee. Personal remembrances from her General Hospital co-stars round out this touching, entertaining portrait of the actress' life.

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Born Joan Boniface Winnifrith on January 2, 1913, Anna Lee was best known for her portrayal of General Hospital's Lila Quatermaine, a character which she brought to life for over two decades. From her early years in England to her final days in Hollywood, this memoir details the extraordinary life and experiences of renowned actress Anna Lee. Personal remembrances from her General Hospital co-stars round out this touching, entertaining portrait of the actress' life.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 322
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Published: 15 Nov 2007
ISBN 10: 078643161X
ISBN 13: 9780786431618

Media Reviews

recommended --The Washington Post; recommended --The Hollywood Reporter; reading Anna Lee...is like picking up a book on world history, with the excitement of Hollywood dashed inside for added flavor --Canyon News; will be an undoubted treasure...a rare addition --British Heritage.

Author Bio

Actress Anna Lee (1913-2004) was born in the village of Ightham, Kent, England. She starred in numerous films during her long and successful career. Barbara Roisman Cooper is the arts correspondent for British Heritage Magazine, and has also written for Soap Opera Weekly, Modern Maturity, Evergreen and The Baker Street Journal, among other journals. In 2003, she partnered with filmmaker Ronald Neame on his autobiography, Straight From the Horse's Mouth. A former English and film instructor, she lives in Encino, California.