- J.P. 'Jack' McGowan (1880-1952) was a pioneer actor, director, writer and producer who became the first Australian to make a lifelong career in Hollywood movies
- He married actress Helen Holmes and their iconic railroad adventure series The Hazards of Helen began a highly successful movie partnership which made Helen a global star and earned McGowan the title of Hollywoodâs âRailroad Manâ. In later life, he became Executive Secretary of the Screen Directors' Guild and was awarded Honorary Life Membership in recognition of his service. He remains the only Australian to have been honoured in this way
- This is a revised edition of the book originally published in the United States under the title: J.P. McGowanâBiography of a Hollywood Pioneer
Pages: 230
Published: February 2016
Size (cm): 25.5 x 17.5 x 1.3
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