Topic: Anne Baxter
guardian.co.uk | 2008-07-29 16:11:52
Son of a German-Jewish immigrant who became a college professor, Joseph L Mankiewicz was one of the most literate, sophisticated writer-directors to work in Hollywood. Richard Burton called him 'an Oxford don manque'. After 17 years as a screenwriter and producer, he directed his first picture at the age of 37. All About Eve is his best. As Margo Channing ...
