Anne Bancroft

This biography traces the life and career of Anne Bancroft, the American actress who moved between the New York stage and Hollywood over several decades. Douglass K. Daniel follows her path from early beginnings through the work that made her a film star, including her roles in The Graduate and The Miracle Worker. The book examines her craft as well as the professional and personal circumstances that shaped it.

The volume runs to 364 pages and includes a section of photographs, offering readers a visual record alongside the narrative. It will appeal to readers interested in mid-century American theatre and film, and in the lives of performers who worked across both media.