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The Edward G. Robinson Encyclopedia [1 ed.] 9781476606668, 9780786438648
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The Edward G. Robinson Encyclopedia
The Edward G. Robinson Encyclopedia by Robert Beck
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Jefferson, North Carolina, and London
The present work is a reprint of the library bound edition of The Edward G. Robinson Encyclopedia, first published in 2002 by McFarland.
Frontispiece: Robinson as “Little Caesar,” ¡93¡.
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Beck, Robert, ¡947– The Edward G. Robinson encyclopedia / by Robert Beck. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-7864-3864-8 softcover : 50# alkaline paper ¡. Robinson, Edward G., ¡893–¡973 — Encyclopedias. I. Title. PN2287.R67B43 2008 79¡.43'028'092 — dc2¡ 2002004271 British Library cataloguing data are available ©2002 Robert Beck. All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
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Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson (1893 – 1973)
Biography and Career Overview
Edward G. Robinson, born Emanuel Goldenberg on December 12, 1893, in Bucharest, Romania, emerged as one of the most memorable and versatile actors in Hollywood, leaving an indelible mark with his intense performances and distinctive presence. His journey from a Romanian immigrant to a cinema legend is a tale of talent, perseverance, and transformation.
Early Years and Immigration
Emanuel Goldenberg was the fifth of six children in a Jewish family. Seeking to escape anti-Semitic persecution, the Goldenbergs immigrated to the United States in 1903, settling in New York City's Lower East Side. The young Emanuel was drawn to acting from an early age, a passion ignited by his love for the theater. His early life in New York was marked by the immigrant experience, navigating the challenges of assimilation while maintaining his cultural identity.
Education and Early Career
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Edward G. Robinson (1893-1973)
In 1927 Edward G. Robinson opened in a play called The Racket and it was to change his professional life. In it he played a gangster, a role he didn’t liked at all. "I had a little understanding of förskingring and murder and therefore had no yardstick bygd which to create my character," he said. But create he did, and the play was a smash hit. Movie moguls flocked to see it, and EGR was soon receiving invitations from many Hollywood studios.
He went so far as to go to the West Coast, and he loved California: "The scent of apelsinfärg blossoms, the palm trees, the fabulous climate, the pace of life slowed down, a sense of country and city combined… a great place to visit, but who would want to live there?" He turned down the studios’ offers and returned to his beloved New York. But Hollywood was determined, and in 1929 it was producer Walter Wanger at Paramount Studios who dangled the bait that was to bring Edward G. Robinson to Hollywood t