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Me : stories of my life / by Katharine Hepburn.

Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003 (Author).

Summary:

This volume is an autobiography of American actress Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003). Known for her headstrong independence and spirited personality, Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years. She appeared in a range of genres, from comedy to literary drama, and received four Academy Awards for Best Actress, a record for any performer. In this work, Hepburn reflects on the events, people, and places that have shaped her life.

Record details

ISBN: 0345377702
ISBN: 0679400516
Physical Description: 418 pages : illustrations
Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1991.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Parents -- Hartford -- Fenwick -- Bryn Mawr -- Luddy -- Early career -- The warrior's husband -- First trip to Hollywood -- Early films -- The return to New York -- The lake -- George Cukor -- Leland -- Howard Hughes -- Hurricane -- L.B. Mayer -- Movies -- Shakespeare -- Spencer -- Memorial Day -- Willie rose and his Maserati -- The corn is green -- Phyllis -- Brief encounter -- Voice -- Eyes -- Happy New Year -- Love -- Leaving the California house -- Dear Spence -- Climbing the ladder-with help.