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Hollywood Dogs

Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation

Catherine Britton , Gareth Abbott
During the golden age of Hollywood the style and elegance of the studios' most famous stars were enhanced by the regular appearance of well-groomed dogs in their promotional photographs. The images collected here feature more than 130 actors posing alongside their canine friends, from the greats of the silent era, such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Mary Pickford, to Joan Collins and Lee Marvin in the 1960s, while Elvis Presley meets a real-life Hound Dog.
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  • Publisher: ACC
  • Year: 2014
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 168pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 273x225mm
  • ISBN: 9781851496785
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 1.2kg
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*147 images of classic Hollywood film stars, photographed with dogs of all shapes and sizes *Many photographs rarely seen before now *A companion volume to the bestselling Hollywood Unseen ISBN 9781851496808 *A perfect gift for film buffs, and for anyone that loves dogs Hollywood Dogs showcases a fine selection of photographs from the famous John Kobal Foundation. Taken between 1920 and 1960 during the 'Golden Age' of Hollywood, they feature stars including Humphrey Bogart, Buster Keaton and Audrey Hepburn posing with dogs of every stature and breed. In almost every case, these stunning photographs have never been seen before now. As much as the Hollywood studio system tried to control every aspect of their stars' lives, there was nothing the bosses could do to manipulate their illustrious employees' responses when photographed with their dogs. Hollywood Dogs celebrates this special relationship between these famous owners and their animals. Often caught off-guard, and almost always relaxed and natural, these are photographs of the Hollywood stars as real people.
Amongst the images are some of the most famous dogs in Hollywood films: Lassie; Asta; Rin Tin Tin and Toto from the Wizard of Oz. There are also a few carefully-set-up publicity shots, such as Frank Sinatra on the set of Pal Joey, and Jean Harlow accessorized with a large hat and two Old English sheepdogs. Each image has been researched to identify the breed and wherever possible, the name of the dog, and author Catherine Britton has included intriguing details about the location and background to the photograph.
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  1. Hollywood Dogs
    Hollywood Dogs
    Catherine Britton, Gareth Abbott
    RRP £25.00
    now Publ £12.99
    sale Now £5.99
    Condition: New - Acceptable