Leading Lady
Stephen Galloway
This
biography charts the life of Sherry Lansing, the first female to head
a Hollywood film studio. Mrs Lansing first tried her hand at acting
but, soon found it wasn't what she wanted to do. She then turned her
attention to reading scripts and eventually became a producer before
rising in the ranks to head a major studio and finally becoming the
chairman of Paramount Pictures. She was behind some of the best known
films of her time including Indecent Proposal, Fatal Attraction,
Braveheart and many others. But after a long career in Hollywood and
the film business in particular she decided to reinvent herself in
the world of philanthropy, where she was successful raising money and
awareness for numerous causes.
This
was an interesting book, which told me not only about Mrs Lansing's
life and work but also quite a lot about how Hollywood works behind
the scenes. It isn't often that I read about the role of a female
producer and film executive. I felt this book provided me with
another view of the film business, particularly regarding the
extensive work and financing that goes on to produce a film. It was
interesting to see what goes into the making of a film and the
changes that have taken place in the industry over time.
I think
film buffs and anyone interested in a “behind-the-scenes” look at
a dynamic and often hard charging industry will appreciate this book.
Thanks
to Blogging for Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange
for an honest review.
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