Janet Leigh

<p> For the first decade of her career Leigh appeared as the stereotypical nice girl. She was cast opposite some of the industry's biggest names including Robert Mitchum in <I>Holiday Affair</I> Stewart Granger in <I>Scaramouche</I> James Stewart in <I>The Naked Spur</I> and Charlton Heston in <I>Touch of Evil</I>. Alfred Hitchcock's <I>Psycho</I> supplied her most memorable role: Marion Crane who is murdered before the picture is half over. The part earned Leigh an Academy Award nomination. From 1951 to 1962 Leigh was married to favorite co-star Tony Curtis. They had two daughters Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis both of whom followed in their parents' professional footsteps.</p><p> This book reveals and reflects upon Janet Leigh's life and career and also extensively analyzes her films and television appearances.</p>