Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise

Scott Eyman has written a biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, exploring his complex past and his enduring popularity. Born Archibald Leach, Grant struggled with his father's alcoholism and his mother's mental illness, leading to difficulty forming close attachments. He married five times and had numerous affairs. Despite his success, Grant remained conflicted about his past, present, identity, and the public that worshipped him. Eyman's biography draws on Grants own papers, archival research, and interviews with family and friends, creating a definitive and "complex portrait of Hollywood's original leading man."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Scott Eyman, a renowned film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer, has penned the definitive and captivating biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant. Born Archibald Leach in 1904, Grant's journey to fame and fortune in America began as a teenage acrobat, but his past haunted him relentlessly. Despite his remarkable success, Grant grappled with profound conflicts about his past, present, identity, and the public adoration he received in iconic films like Gunga Din, Notorious, and North by Northwest. Eyman's "estimable and empathetic biography" draws upon Grant's own papers, extensive archival research, and interviews with family and friends, resulting in a comprehensive and intricate portrayal of Hollywood's original leading man. This captivating narrative offers a profound insight into the life and legacy of one of the most accomplished and beloved actors of his generation, whose popularity continues to endure to this day.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 163 x 233 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501191398