The Nine Lives Of Michael Todd : The Story Of One Of The World's Most Fabulous Showmen (Hardcover)

The Nine Lives Of Michael Todd: The Story Of One Of The World�������s Most Fabulous Showmen is a biography written by Art Cohn. The book tells the life story of Michael Todd, a legendary showman who was known for his extravagant productions and larger-than-life personality. Todd was a pioneer in the entertainment industry, producing groundbreaking films such as Around the World in 80 Days and creating spectacular stage shows that dazzled audiences around the world. The book explores Todd's personal life, including his marriages to famous actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Blondell, as well as his business dealings and the challenges he faced in the industry. It also delves into Todd's tragic death in a plane crash in 1958, which shocked the world and cut short a career that had only just begun to reach its full potential. Through interviews with Todd's family, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive research, Cohn paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both a genius and a flawed human being. The Nine Lives Of Michael Todd is a fascinating look at one of the most colorful and influential figures in show business history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.