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Bring on the Empty Horses

By: David Niven
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Summary

 David Niven is remembered as one of Britain's best-loved actors. The archetypal English gentleman, he starred in over ninety films. He is also one of Hollywood's finest chroniclers.



In this second volume, David Niven turns his attention to 'The Great Days of Hollywood' between 1935 and 1960. These were times of legendary film stars and despotic producers, of tycoons, of oddballs, and of classic movies.



Rich in anecdote, and written in his inimitable humorous style, BRING ON THE EMPTY HORSES is perhaps the most acclaimed sequel to an autobiography ever written.

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Beautifully written and narrated. Enjoyed every word. I feel I've read everything out there that's a worthy read and struggling to find something new. So glad I came across this (and The Moon's a Balloon). Highly recommend both.

Highly recommended

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part two of David Nivens life his friends films and his family life really interesting really enjoyed every word

recommend to everyone

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Self deprecating - full of highs and lows and laughs. He was a gent of his time. Story about Duke of Marlborough - fantastic.

Classic Niven

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Beautifully written, Niven in his element, sharing anecdotes and behind the scenes glimpses into Hollywood in the 30s and 40s. Photographs of some of the old supporting Actors would have been useful. I found myself googling images to prompt my memory at times. He manages to talk his way through some of the most glamorous periods in film history without ever being unkind or salacious. I loved this book and will now be ordering some of the films he beautifully brings to life.

Delightful, Witty, Fascinating!

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A disappointment to the listener was that the book was an abridged edition which I did not notice when I purchased the book on their behalf and also it's companion, The Moon's a Balloon, at the same time. Otherwise,they enjoyed revisiting these entertaining autobiographies which were read by them several times in the past before their sight deteriorated too far to read the printed word.

Enjoyable listen.

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