Van Heflin was one of the outstanding actors of Hollywood's Golden Age, but this is the first book dedicated to him. He may not have been handsome or glamorous enough to compete with the leading men of the day, but he was a great actor and deserves his due. A restless soul, he was one of those who had lived life for real long before he became an actor. A Life in Film charts his progress over the course of his 40 year career cut short by his untimely death. He was one of the most versatile actors, a true chameleon who could play heroes and villains with equal conviction. He won an Oscar for Supporting Actor in Johnny Eager and won plaudits for his portrayals in such noirs as The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Possessed and The Prowler. He made a distinct impression as the homesteader Starrett in Shane and the commanding officer in Battle Cry among many others. He made a memorable final appearance as the disturbed bomber in the all-star Airport.
I hope my book stands as a fitting tribute to this much underrated actor of distinction.
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