Ruth Barton (1)

I was a bit disappointed in this book. There were not much in the way of interviews with those who worked with or knew Lamarr so you end up with a book that provides film synopses and examinations of Lamarr’s relationships and mental health. The book also did not provide much in the way of followup as to what happened to Lamarr's six ex-husbands or what her children or grandchildren are doing. The book contained some errors including saying Thomas Ince disappeared overboard from the Hearst yacht. Everything I’ve read on this mystery indicates Ince fell ill and perhaps died on the yacht but was taken off when they returned and was cremated. The author makes it seem as if Ince just disappeared. And on Page 133 the author says Walter Pidgeon played the doctor in White Cargo when it was always underrated Frank Morgan. Overall, I just would not recommend this book for a balanced view on Lamarr.… (meer)