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All About Anne Baxter
The Official Biography of a Hollywood Icon
All About Anne Baxter
The Official Biography of a Hollywood Icon
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Description
An authorized look at the life and career of Hollywood icon and Academy-Award Winning actress Anne Baxter.
Anne Baxter's life was a vibrant tapestry of remarkable talent, personal resilience, and enduring legacy still relevant today even 40 years after her death. Born into a family of extraordinary creativity as the granddaughter of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Anne was destined to make her own enduring mark on the world.
Her journey into the spotlight began at just 13 years old. By the 1940s and 50s, she had become one of Hollywood's most versatile actresses, delivering iconic performances in films like Guest in the House (1944), Yellow Sky (1948), The Razor's Edge (1946), All About Eve (1950) and The Ten Commandments (1954). She also appeared in hit television series such as Batman, Ironside, Columbo, and Hotel. Alongside her career, she had three marriages, raised three daughters, and endured periods as a single working mother while juggling the demands of Hollywood. Her life swayed from heartbreak such as her miscarriage in the Australian bush to highs such as her triumphant return to Broadway in the 1970s to star in Applause, the musical adaptation of All About Eve.
All About Anne Baxter is the first authorized biography of Anne Baxter, enriched by insights and exclusive interviews with her daughters, friends, and colleagues. It paints an intimate portrait of a woman who mastered her craft, defied expectations, and left a timeless mark on the entertainment world. Lona Bailey explores her entire journey, providing a deeper and more comprehensive portrait of her as an artist, a mother, and a woman navigating fame, family, and the evolving entertainment industry. Anne's story is sure to inspire a new generation of readers to appreciate her artistry and the barriers she broke for women in entertainment.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Kathy Garver
Introduction
Chapter One: Curtain Down, Houselights Up
Chapter Two: Rising Action
Chapter Three: Catalyst
Chapter Four: Intermission
Chapter Five: Rebuilding
Chapter Six: One Last Dance
Epilogue: The Legacy of Anne Baxter
Appendix A: Selected Radio Performances of Anne Baxter with Show Description
Appendix B: Selected Television Performances of Anne Baxter
Appendix C: Selected Film Performances of Anne Baxter
Appendix D: Selected Stage Performances of Anne Baxter
Bibliography
Notes
Index
About the Author
Product details
| Published | 15 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 9798216388807 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 12 bw photos |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |

























