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Buster Crabbe Biofilmography by Jerry Vermilye: An In-Depth Look at the Life and Career of a Hollywood Icon

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Buster Crabbe was one of the most iconic stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. He starred in over 100 films and television shows, and was best known for his roles as Flash Gordon, Tarzan, and Buck Rogers. Crabbe was a true Renaissance man, who was also a successful swimmer, lifeguard, and stuntman. His life and career are the subject of a new biofilmography by Jerry Vermilye, which provides a comprehensive overview of Crabbe's life and career, from his early days as a lifeguard to his later years as a character actor.

Buster Crabbe: A Biofilmography

by Jerry Vermilye

4.3 out of 5

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Vermilye's book is illustrated with rare and unseen photographs, and includes a filmography and bibliography. It is a must-read for fans of Buster Crabbe and anyone interested in the history of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Buster Crabbe's Early Life and Career

Buster Crabbe was born Clarence Leon Crabbe II on February 7, 1908, in Oakland, California. His father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. Crabbe was a gifted athlete from a young age, and he excelled in swimming and diving. He won his first national swimming championship at the age of 16, and went on to compete in the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.

After the Olympics, Crabbe turned his attention to Hollywood. He signed a contract with Paramount Pictures in 1930, and made his film debut in the musical The Florodora Girl. Crabbe quickly became a popular leading man, and he starred in a number of successful films, including Tarzan the Fearless (1933),Flash Gordon (1936),and Buck Rogers (1939).

Buster Crabbe's Later Career

Crabbe continued to star in films and television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He also appeared in a number of stage productions, including a Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun in 1946. In the 1960s, Crabbe began to appear more frequently in character roles, and he made a memorable appearance as the villainous General Ursus in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967).

Crabbe continued to act until his death in 1983. He left behind a legacy of over 100 films and television shows, and he is remembered as one of the most iconic stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Jerry Vermilye's Buster Crabbe Biofilmography

Jerry Vermilye's Buster Crabbe Biofilmography is the definitive guide to the life and career of one of Hollywood's most iconic stars. The book is based on extensive research, and it provides a comprehensive overview of Crabbe's life and career, from his early days as a lifeguard to his later years as a character actor.

Vermilye's book is illustrated with rare and unseen photographs, and it includes a filmography and bibliography. It is a must-read for fans of Buster Crabbe and anyone interested in the history of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Buster Crabbe was a true Hollywood icon. He starred in over 100 films and television shows, and he was best known for his roles as Flash Gordon, Tarzan, and Buck Rogers. Crabbe was a gifted athlete, a successful actor, and a true Renaissance man. His life and career are the subject of a new biofilmography by Jerry Vermilye, which provides a comprehensive overview of Crabbe's life and career, from his early days as a lifeguard to his later years as a character actor.

Buster Crabbe: A Biofilmography

by Jerry Vermilye

4.3 out of 5