Margaret Sullavan: The Life and Career of a Reluctant Star

Cover
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
Introduction: Clarity of Vision
1. Untamed Spirit
2. Frolicking with the Players
3. “Local Girl Makes Good”
4. The Volstead Ingénue Steps Out
5. The Winter of Their Discontent
6. In 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
11. Round Two with Henry Fonda
12. Wyler’s Pet Peeve
13. Shades of Scarlett
14. The “Showmanship” of Margaret Sullavan
15. Final Round with Henry Fonda
16. The Best of Both Worlds
17. Time Out for a Feud
18. Broken Promises
19. Triumphant Return to the Screen
20. Jimmy and Hot Apple Pie
21. Balancing Motherhood and Career
22. At the Peak of Her Artistry
23. The Approaching Storm
24. Taking a Bold Stand
25. No Small-Time Affair
26. Farewell to Universal
27. Fulfilling Her Obligations
28. The “Voice” That Rocked Broadway
29. Period of Uncertainty
30. Long-Awaited Return to the Screen
31. Renewed Interest
32. The Happiest Time
33. Deeper Into Despair
34. The 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