Madam Valentino: The Many Lives of Natacha RambovaThe biography of a fascinating woman--a designer, playwright, actress, and spiritualist--thestory of Winifred Shaughnessy, known to the world as Natacha Ra mbova, unfolds as a riveting tale of art, sex, and money. The daughter of a Utah federal marshall, she acquired a job as set and costume designer working on the films of her lover, and soon husband, Rudolph Valentino. Splendid vintage photos enhance this remarkable biography. 165 duotones. 15 full-color illustrations. |
Contents
One The Woman Behind the Myth | 11 |
Ten The Spanish Civil War | 201 |
Eleven A Technique for Living | 223 |
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