Victor mature biography book
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The Films of Victor Mature
With his rugged features and earthy sex appeal, Victor Mature ushered in a new breed of postwar Hollywood actor, far removed from the debonair matinee idols of the s. Following success as an upbeat leading man in the early s Fox musicals, opposite the likes of Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth, he went on deliver two of his most powerful performances in My Darling Clementine () and Kiss of Death (). But it was in the biblical epics such as Samson and Delilah (), The Robe () and Demetrius and the Gladiators () that his heartfelt acting and statuesque, larger than life screen presence finally secured his place as a Hollywood icon. Beginning with a concise biography, this work covers Mature’s film career in its entirety, featuring synopses, anecdotes from cast and crew, and review commentary.
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James McKay is a chartered surveyor residing in Northwich, Cheshire, England.
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James McKay
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There's an oft-repeated anecdote about Victor Mature, whose application for membership in a fancy country club was turned down because he was a member of the lowly acting profession. Mature is reported to have said something along the lines of 'I'm no actor, and I've got the films to prove it!'
Whether apocryphal or not, the quote embodies Mature's lighthearted approach to his life and career, and it also belies the fact that he was, in fact, a hardworking man and a very fine actor indeed. Mature's understated style has worn well over the years; he could express volumes of emotion with his eyes alone. Mature starred in every type of film, including film noir, Westerns, Biblical epics, and even a number of musicals, creating an impressive body of work which has stood the test of time.
Victor Mature was born in Louisville, Kentucky, just over a century ago, on January 29, He dropped out of school at 14 and worked a succession of jobs before his interest in acting lured