Jayne Mansfield is a legend. She appeared in twenty-nine movies as an actress and she was also a musician and a comedienne. Her I.Q. was reputed to be 163. She was the mother of five, including Mariska Hargitay, the star of the hit TV show LAW & ORDER SVU. Now Frank Ferruccio, film historian and personal friend of the Mansfield children, shares more of his behind-the-scenes stories from Jayne's life. Following up on his first biography of Jayne,
Diamonds to Dust, The Life and Death of Jayne Mansfield
, this newest work fills in many of the missing pieces to Jayne's life and is a fascinating tribute to one of the greatest sex symbols of all time.
Did Success Spoil Jayne Mansfield, Her Life in Pictures and Text
is a must read for any admirer of Jayne Mansfield and of the era of film which gave her fame.