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Bring on the Empty Horses

By: David Niven
Narrated by: David Niven
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About this listen

David Niven is remembered as one of Britain's best-loved actors. The archetypal English gentleman, he starred in over ninety films. He is also one of Hollywood's finest chroniclers. In this second volume, David Niven turns his attention to 'The Great Days of Hollywood' between 1935 and 1960. These were times of legendary film stars and despotic producers, of tycoons, of oddballs, and of classic movies. Rich in anecdote, and written in his inimitable humorous style, Bring on the Empty Horses is perhaps the most acclaimed sequel to an autobiography ever written.

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Critic reviews

"Might easily be the best book ever written about Hollywood." ( New York Times)
"As blissfully enlivening as champagne before lunch." ( Cosmopolitan)
"A delight from start to finish." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Self deprecating - full of highs and lows and laughs. He was a gent of his time. Story about Duke of Marlborough - fantastic.

Classic Niven

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part two of David Nivens life his friends films and his family life really interesting really enjoyed every word

recommend to everyone

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Beautifully written and narrated. Enjoyed every word. I feel I've read everything out there that's a worthy read and struggling to find something new. So glad I came across this (and The Moon's a Balloon). Highly recommend both.

Highly recommended

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Fascinating book, of an era that will never be again. ....really recommend, funny, uplifting and narrated perfectly

Laura M

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It's always a bonus when someone as entertaining as David Niven reads his own words. The stories are both funny and sad and give an insight into the golden age of Hollywood. Loved it

Niven's voice brings the stories to life

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