The whirlwind life of one of old Hollywoods biggest stars.
From the depths of a small mining village in Wales to a star of Hollywoods silver screen, Richard Burton broke every rule in his quest for the American Dream. Burton made sure that he sipped the cup of life at its fullest. Twice married to Elizabeth Taylor, he is now revealed to have been one of Marilyn Monroes secret lovers. The details of these licit and illicit relationships with Hollywoods most iconic stars will titillate and shock both newcomers to Burtons story and those already familiar with his fame. Munns biography covers everything from Burtons early days on the London stage, to his star performance in Broadways Camelot, to his wild nights in Hollywood with the likes of Errol Flynn, Peter OToole, and Frank Sinatra. Burton was known for his charisma, his explosive temper, his excessive carousing, and, above all, his stunning command of stage and screen. This first-ever look at the real Richard Burton is a must-read for any follower of film, history, and the rise of celebrity in America.
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