Father of Hollywood

English

ISBN: 1616634758

EAN: 9781616634759

Category: Business & Economics / Real Estate / General/History / United States / State & Local / West (Ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy)/Biography & Autobiography / General/

Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC

Release Date: 08/01/2010

Synopsis: The world has been fascinated by Hollywood, California, for years. The glamour, the sophistication, the scandal-the world cant help but follow the happenings of this incredible city. It is a city where stories are created, stories that come to life on a screen and allow viewers the chance to escape their everyday lives for a bit. But few people know the story of how Hollywood came to be. In this beautifully written biography, author Gaelyn Whitley Keith introduces readers to her great-grandfather, HJ Whitley, The Father of Hollywood. Keith uses her research and her great-grandmother Gigis journal and memoir to recreate the story of HJs life, a story as captivating as any film. Youll travel to the Midwest, interacting with cowboys and Native Americans. Youll cruise around the world. But most importantly, youll watch the development of an unforgettable community. Youll witness the creation of Whitley Heights. Youll learn how the famous Hollywood sign came to be. And youll discover just what brought the movie industry to its home. One man was behind it all. Its time to meet The Father of Hollywood.

Father of Hollywood

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Pages: 345