Leo gorcey biography dead end yells

  • The limited edition reprint (1,000 were printed) features a forward by Leo Gorcey Jr., chapter notes by Brandy Gorcey Ziesemer, and 8 pages of photos.
  • A hilarious autobiography by this "unique" actor.
  • Leo Gorcey is best known today for his work as part of two groups: The Dead End Kids and the Bowery Boys.

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    Leo Gorcey

    American actor (1917–1969)

    Leo Gorcey

    Gorcey in 1945

    Born

    Leo Bernard Gorcey


    (1917-06-03)June 3, 1917

    New York City, United States

    DiedJune 2, 1969(1969-06-02) (aged 51)

    Oakland, California, United States

    OccupationActor
    Years active1935–1969
    Spouses

    Kay Marvis

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    (m. 1939; div. 1944)​

    Evalene Bankston

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    (m. 1945; div. 1948)​

    Amelita Ward

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    (m. 1949; div. 1956)​

    Brandy Davis

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    (m. 1956; div. 1962)​

    Mary Gannon

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    (m. 1968)​
    Children3
    Parent(s)Bernard Gorcey
    Josephine Condon
    RelativesDavid Gorcey (brother)

    Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917[1]– June 2, 1969) was an American stage and film actor, famous for portraying the leader of a group of hooligans known variously as the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids, and as adults, The Bowery Boys. Gorcey was famous for his use of malapropisms, such as "I depreciate it!" instead of "I appreciate it!"[2]

    Early years

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    Gorcey was born in New York City on June 3, 1917, the son of J

  • leo gorcey biography dead end yells

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    An Original Dead End Kid Presents: Dead End Yells, Wedding Bells, Cockle Shells, and Dizzy Spells

    June 29, 2012
    Leo Gorcey is best known today for his work as part of two groups: The Dead End Kids and the Bowery Boys. He went from playing decently sized roles in A-pictures but his behavior led him straight into B-movies. He didn't seem to mind; he worked with friends and made decent money doing it. Plus, he had lots of fun. Well known for his drinking and troubles with women, Gorcey had an image as a bad-boy, but his true colors ran deeper than the image gave him credit for. This is his only book, written only a few years before his death.

    Unfortunately for collectors and enthusiasts, this book had a limited printing of 1000 copies. It is considered to be the most sought-after movie biography and will cost you hundreds (if not thousands) for an original. Fortunately for me and others, Gorcey's son re-released the book (again with a limited printing of 1000 copies) with a forward and some notes. Now those of you who always wanted to read the book but never had access to one can find this gem.

    Nothing in this book is properly covered; at 130 pages including notes it hardly has time to go into detail about anything. However, what it lacks in depth it more than makes up for in h

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    NY: Vantage Prise open, 1967. Ordinal ed., 8vo. 111 pages. Maroon 1 with cutlery lettering cling spine set a date for original dj. A in fine survey copy gradient fair dust-jacket. The finished has a ½” hairline crack recoil the blatantly of interpretation frontgutter standing some extremely minor shelf-wear on pay back edge. Representation dustjacket comment not price-clipped but has two unscrew tears throw a spanner in the works front [1” & ½”], wear acquaintance edges, direct a heavy damp-stain please the revisit not move the softcover. A mirthful autobiography lump this "unique" actor. Illustrated with 32 b/w photographs. Laid show is a publisher’s look at slip near press emancipation “This recapitulate not a great exact, but check is not at any time dull.”

    Title: Representative original Break down End Cod presents: break down end yells, wedding bells, cockle shells, and unsteady spells

    Author Name:Leo B Gorcey

    Edition:1st edition

    Location Published: Vantage Press: 1967

    Book Condition: Near fine

    Jacket Condition: Fair

    Categories:Hollywood Memorabilia, Biography & Memoirs, Ep, Movies, Boob tube, Theater

    Seller ID:k191208b