Michael Rinella lives in Marion, New York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments deletevi

Introduction: Clarity of Vision

1.Untamed Spirit

2.Frolicking with the Players

3."Local Girl Makes Good"

[...] Volstead Ingénue Steps Out

[...] Winter of Their Discontent

[...] Search of a Good Play

7."Discovered" by Stahl

8.Creating a Movie Star

9.A Reluctant Star Takes Flight

10.Encountering Hollywood's Great Romanticist

[...] Two with Henry Fonda

[...]'s Pet Peeve

13.Shades of Scarlett

[...] "Showmanship" of Margaret Sullavan

[...] Round with Henry Fonda

[...] Best of Both Worlds

[...] Out for a Feud

18.Broken Promises

19.Triumphant Return to the Screen

[...] and Hot Apple Pie

21.Balancing Motherhood and Career

[...] the Peak of Her Artistry

[...] Approaching Storm

24.Taking a Bold Stand

[...] ­Small-Time Affair

26.Farewell to Universal

27.Fulfilling Her Obligations

[...] "Voice" That Rocked Broadway

29.Period of Uncertainty

30.­Long-Awaited Return to the Screen

31.Renewed Interest

[...] Happiest Time

33.Deeper Into Despair

[...] Final Bow

35.Preserving the Legacy

Appendix A: Film Appearances

Appendix B: Radio Appearances

Appendix C: Stage Appearances

Appendix D: Television Appearances

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index