John Barrymore's biographer debunks the legendary story that the actor's body was stolen from a morgue for one last party with his friends in 1942.

IF you merely take a glance at “Good Night, Sweet Prince” (Viking), Gene Fowler’s biography of John Barrymore, you may suppose that it is a cheap journalistic job. Certainly the style couldn’t be more ...

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Often referred to as 'Hollywood’s first family', it may surprise you to learn that the Barrymore clan has been in the acting business for hundreds of years. However, the dynasty's impressive journey ...

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John Barrymore's biographer refutes a story about his corpse that Drew Barrymore once confirmed. John Barrymore’s biographer refuted a rumor that the legendary Golden Age actor’s body was stolen from ...