Description: *SIGNED* Hands with a Heart: Personal Bio of ZaSu Pitts by Gayle D Haffner c2011. Condition is Brand New. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. The Seller of this auction is the Author herself - you will receive an autographed fresh copy of this multi-award winning biography; when you make payment, please indicate if you would like it to be Inscribed to an individual. Best deal on eBay: Book's retail is $28.95 --- The ONLY AUTHORIZED Biography, blessed by her son, Don Gallery. ENDORSEMENTS: Actress Ann B. Davis Hometown Historian (Parsons, KS) Co-Founders of the Gale Storm Appreciation Society, Edd Bayes & Ron Baker THE MOST COMPLETE CAREER LISTING ANYWHERE Venues and Dates Films Stage Plays Television Radio Vaudeville Known for her attention to detail, writer Haffner celebrates twelve years of research and family eldercare responsibilities of her own to bring ZaSu Pitts back to life for her fans. In order to reflect Pitts' own sense of humor and whimsy, Haffner has used extensive, actual interview quotes of the actress, and couches the organization and expression of the book's narrative in a Plethora of Pittsiana Prose! "ZaSu Pitts: The funniest woman in Hollywood!" Known for her fluttery hand movements while waiving her hankie, and exclaiming, "Oh, dear!" ZaSu Pitts arose from poverty to the ranks of Hollywood's most popular actors. Through interviews with family and friends, Haffner reveals the long silent personal story of courtroom appearances and generosity toward others. Honored as a Hollywood Legend with her own Unitedirst States postage stamp! The Second Degree of ZaSu Pitts should replace the trivia game of Six Degrees of Separation of Kevin Bacon, based on Bacon directly working with any given actor in films. Pitts worked with 90% of two generations in Hollywood, and Haffner has referenced those other stars' biographies in her extensive Bibliography. A woman of great patriotic fervor. Daughter of a disabled Civil War veteran, ZaSu Pitts became a staunch supporter of American patriotic tradition and spoke at election rallies from coast to coast. Her most notable stumping speech was even quoted in the U.S. Congressional Record. A breast cancer survivor and woman of strong Christian faith. After extensive surgery, Pitts credited her recovery to the faithful prayers of friends. DEDICATION: To Songstress of Scotland, Susan Boyle A Modern-Day ZaSu Pitts! The two women share: Compound names Susan's fans call her SuBo Poor Irish heritage Highly giving & compassionate nature Strong Christian faith International popularity in Entertainment "The greatest of all tragediennes." Under the direction of perfectionist Erich von Stroheim, Pitts turned out the dramatic role of her lifetime in the epic, Greed (1924), a silent film which originally ran for twelve hours viewing time. Critics responded, "Art must weep when Miss Pitts plays a comedic role, for she is the greatest of all tragediennes." Writer Haffner also shares from her extensive collection of ZaSu Pitts photographs. ***********************************************************************************************************Seller Additional Comments:It has been my extreme pleasure to sell copies of ZaSu's family history to five branches of her ownfirst cousins, family names of: Smith, Vaughn, Vandiver, DeBaugh, Hill/Rivers.
Price: 23.95 USD
Location: Davison, Michigan
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Shipping Cost: 8.92 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Biography
Signed By: Gayle D Haffner
Era: 1900s
Special Attributes: Award Winning Biography
Signed: Yes
Personalized: No
Country: USA
Features: Autographed by the Author
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Inscribed: No
Subjects: Biographies & True Stories
Modified Item: Yes
Book Title: Hands with a Heart : the Personal Biography of Actress Zasu Pitts
Item Length: 9in.
Item Height: 1.5in.
Item Width: 6in.
Author: Gayle Haffner
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: United States / 20th Century, Adventurers & Explorers, General, Acting & Auditioning
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History, Performing Arts
Number of Pages: 523 Pages