Ramon Novarro

Pamphlet talks about life and career of Ramon Navarro, Mexican-born United States film, stage and television actor. He began his career in silent films in 1917 and eventually became a leading man and one of the top box office attractions of the 1920's and early 1930's. Role in "Scaramouche" brought him his first major success. In 1925, Novarro achieved his greatest success in "Ben-Hur". He made his first talking film, starring as a singing French soldier, in "Devil-May-Care". He starred with Dorothy Janis in "The Pagan" , with Greta Garbo in "Mata Hari", with Myrna Loy in "The Barbarian" and opposite Lupe Vélez in "Laughing Boy". Contructivist cover made by M. Getmansky. Written by Vlad Korolevich. Contains photographs and stills from the movies. Published by Kinopechat, 18 000 copies. Good condition, staining, cancelled library stamp on the inside cover, small pen handwriting on the top left corner of the cover. 16 pages.