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Bring on the Empty Horses
- Narrated by: David Niven
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
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- Alison St Pierre
- 08-10-13
Delightful, Witty, Fascinating!
Beautifully written, Niven in his element, sharing anecdotes and behind the scenes glimpses into Hollywood in the 30s and 40s. Photographs of some of the old supporting Actors would have been useful. I found myself googling images to prompt my memory at times. He manages to talk his way through some of the most glamorous periods in film history without ever being unkind or salacious. I loved this book and will now be ordering some of the films he beautifully brings to life.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-17
Excellent.
A very funny and interesting story. Perfect book for bedtime. David Niven at his best.
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- Shane
- 21-01-22
Joy !!
More, more,more,more,
more, more,more,more,more.more.more, more, more, more, more, more,more, more, more, more, more.
more !!
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- marie
- 10-01-22
Brilliant narration, such an amazing era
Golden years of Hollywood with true film stars , unmissable stories and anecdotes from one of England's great actors
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- Mr. C. Rotchell
- 22-11-21
amazing
such a great story teller and amazing actor, you hang onto every word spoken
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- Quita
- 03-07-21
enjoyed stories
really enjoyed good to listen to author tell the stories very good and entertaining listen
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- Cammie
- 30-12-20
Classy
No where near as good as his first book,but, it was enjoyable all the same.
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- Charlie Kay
- 04-08-20
Follow up anecdotes
This book, while not as meaty and strong as its predecessor- is a lovely collection of anecdotes not featured in the full biography. Worth the purchase - wish there was more.
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- Deborah
- 16-07-20
Highly recommended
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.
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- JMC
- 24-06-20
Fascinating
A fascinating insight into old Hollywood and David Niven's friendships. Brilliantly witty and listening to David Niven's beautiful voice was a joy. Loved it!
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- db
- 04-02-16
Masterful story teller.
I enjoyed this audiobook, but a twinge of sadness listening as Niven's Parkinson's disease was slowly muffling his distinct British accent. His other book is also recommended (The Moon is a Balloon).