King Cohn: The Life and Times of Harry Cohn (Revised and Updated)
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Rated 5 starsThe amazing life story of legendary Studio Chief Harry Cohn
"I am the king here. Whoever eats my bread sings my song". (Harry Cohn)."I don't have ulcers - I give them". (Harry Cohn)."I kiss the feet of talent". (Harry Cohn).This is a marvellous and outstanding book that everyone with an interest in Hollywood should read. Once started it is hard to put down! Harry Cohn was the notorious head of Columbia Pictures from 1924 until his death in 1958. It is a remarkable story of the former...
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Rated 5 starsLandis superbly narrates Bob Thomas' insightful biography
King Cohn is a flawlessly produced, deftly abridge audiobook about the life and times of Hollywood magnate Harry Cohn detailing is influence and impact on the American film industry in general, and the Columbia Pictures studio in particular. John Landis superbly narrates Bob Thomas' insightful biography of a notoriously gruff and tough studio head, a task made difficult in light of Harry Cohn's aversion to personal publicity,...
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Rated 5 starsA Must Read!
I first became a fan of Columbia Pictures in the 30s. The majestic statue of the lady holding the torch always preceeded my happy minutes of enjoyment featuring The Three Stooges or, perhaps, a Charles Starrett western.Although Columbia Pictures, at the time, didn't quite match the marquee value of a movie made by M-G-M, Twentieth Century Fox or Warner Brothers, they always seemed to suit my taste on those special Saturday...
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Rated 5 starsloved it and ordered Thomas's other books
This was a great book - very detailed with a unbelievable ending. I love the Brown Derby era of Hollywood (of course, the Disney version at MGM is as close as my son and I can get) and this provided interesting stories and lessons. I recommend it highly.
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Rated 5 starsOne of the great classic Hollywood biographies.
Thomas's "King Cohn" is a piercingly well written account of the life of the Columbia Pictures founder. The definitive work on the intensely private Cohn about whom little is known and practically nothing has been written. Mandatory reading for any true fan of the history and business of Hollywood. The notoriously gruff and tough studio chieftain is brilliantly rendered in what may be Thomas's finest work. "King Cohn"...
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