Always the Bride - A Biography of Elsa Lanchester (hardback)

<p>Her role as the Bride of Frankenstein ensured her cinematic immortality but Elsa Lanchester's life and complicated personality were more interesting than any role she ever brought to the screen.</p><p> </p><p>Born to activist parents Elsa Lanchester became a nightclub owner as a teenager and was a leading light in 1920s bohemian London. Marriage to rising star Charles Laughton followed but her discovery of his gay identity meant their union-which lasted for decades-was a turbulent one.</p><p> </p><p>Although her film performances saw her twice nominated for an Academy Award she was always happiest performing for a live audience and returned to her music hall roots throughout her career.</p><p> </p><p>During her lifetime Elsa Lanchester was frequently cast in supporting roles onscreen and was overshadowed by her husband's greater fame in Hollywood. <em>Always the Bride</em>-the first biography of the actress-finally puts her story in the spotlight.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>