The Westmores of Hollywood

The Westmores of Hollywood by Westmore, Frank & Davidson, Muriel. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780397011025.

1976, hardcover edition, Lippincott, Philadelphia, PA. 256 pages. Marvelous b&w photos throughout; large, readable type. If you want to discuss Hollywood royalty, the Westmore brothers certainly belong in the discussion. Here is the story of a remarkable dynasty of makeup geniuses that have managed to achieve incredible makeup effects for decades. This family was not a group of sissies; we have jealousy, betrayal, divorce, alcoholism, and suicide in the story. Co-written by a former Hollywood publicist, here is a book that will grab your attention and not let go.