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  • The Life and Times of Sydney Greenstreet

  • By: Derek Sculthorpe
  • Narrated by: Pete Ferrand
  • Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
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By: Derek Sculthorpe
Narrated by: Pete Ferrand
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At the age of 61, Sydney Greenstreet made one of the most memorable debuts in classic cinema as the mysterious Kaspar Gutman in The Maltese Falcon (1941). His performance earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination. Born in England, Greenstreet had enjoyed a 40-year stage career which encompassed everything from Shakespeare to musical comedy and some of the most acclaimed plays of the 1930s. His film career lasted a mere eight years but included the timeless Casablanca (1942) and saw him teamed to great effect with the inimitable Peter Lorre. This is the first book dedicated to Greenstreet.
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An excellent biography.

An informative and thorough biography on one of the most recognisable faces from the 1940's. As a huge Peter Lorre fan, I have always appreciated Green Street, but knew very little about him. This book gave a great overview of his life and work, especially on stage. A good read for fans of the Golden Age of cinema.

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