Myrna Loy

Being and Becoming

De: James Kotsilibas-Davis, Myrna Loy

Narrado por: Holly Palance

The actress recalls her long, rich, and varied career in Hollywood, on the stage, and as a political activist.

©1987 James Kotsilibas-Davis and Myrna Loy (P)2020 Oasis Audio

Made Me Start to Dislike Myrna Loy

Had to stop listening to this. Don’t know if it was the story or the narration, but it made me start to dislike Myrna Loy. I guess the name dropping couldn’t be avoided, considering her career. Didn’t really feel I got any interesting insight into the people discussed. Trite adjectives used over and over. A different narrator might have made all the difference—someone with a delivery more like Loy’s.

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Lovely, gracious and interesting

A lovely autobiography of and by a gracious woman whose career spanned the decades before, during and after the golden age of Hollywood. Her stories of working with many illustrious and/or infamous greats were thoughtful or fun but never mean spirited. This story never felt gossipy and she just seemed appreciative of all of her opportunities.

A True Woman of Character

As a child of the 60s, raised on MGM Musicals, Wizard of Oz, Dicken's Christmas Carol, Capra's It's A Wonderful Life, & Wilder's Some Like It Hot, as an adult, I have often found my comfort zone in channel TCM.

There I discovered the fabulous hits of the 30s & 40s. Which led me to follow actors & industry giants I hadn't known before, Carey Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Joseph Mankinwitz, William Wyler, & of course...Myrna Loy!!

While familiar with her movies, it was such a thrill to learn about her life, intelligence, lifetime of service to those doing her hair, all the way up to campaigning the world for international change. What a Lady!!

I find myself after finishing this book, wanting to pattern my life now, even tho I am a Grma in my early 60s, after a lot of her trademark personality traits...humor, tolerance, compassion, never stopping, dignity, hard work, being an example for all, & a peacemaker. They certainly don't make them like this anymore. What a shame.

Loved it!

100% buy this book if you are a fan of Myrna's! Well written and easy to listen to.

Myrna more than a actress.

Learned a lot about Myrna, the eria and those who associated with her. I enjoyed a walk back in time with her, although sometimes, it was confusing as to who was doing the talking.

Disappointed Fan

I am a huge fan of Myrna Loy and William Powell in the Thin Man series. So I became interested in Myrna's story. The narrator
does a great job and I had to check just to make sure it wasn't Myrna herself narrating. Her story starts out very interesting, Finding out how she got started in the business, etc. But after a while the self-adulation and name dropping become nauseating. She must have been pampered beyond the comprehension of a normal person. After this Audible book, I don't think I will be able to watch any more of her movies!

What a Fabulous Woman.

I loved hearing about the marvelous experiences of Myrna Loy. Her story of our astounding history so captivating and alluring, I had to share with others.

Wonderful book

Myrna Loy lived a eventful life. Loved every minute, so interesting and well written. Could not put it down.

Myrna Loy Made It Look... So Wonderful

Just great old/classic Hollywood story and life of a legend. Smiles and Cheers for truly a GIFT for us all. Standing O for our Myrna and God Bless.