FIVE STAR FIRST EDITION WOMEN'S EDITION

Life With Jack Oakie by Victoria Horne Oakie

Victoria Horne Oakie has been called the "Grandma Moses of Hollywood Anecdotes" and there is a good reason for this. A film star in her own right, Mrs. Oakie was married to Jack Oakie, one of the greatest performers in the history of motion pictures, for more than thirty-four years. Jack Oakie starred in a long list of motion pictures, most of which are considered "classics" today. He was known for his love of people and many of Hollywood's greatest stars learned portions of their trade from him.

Mrs. Oakie's anecdotes are spread throughout her life with Jack and the many people, celebrities and otherwise, who touched their lives. Mrs. Oakie is over ninety years old and reminiscing is what she likes to do best.

The stories in this collection range from Hollywood celebrities to the Oakies' quiet life at home. One of my favorites is the story of Nat Blumberg, president of Universal Studios, and the eight rolls of Delsey toilet tissue.

Read these stories about life before the millennium and enjoy personal glimpses into the lives of some very famous people as well as bits and pieces about Mrs. Oakie's "gentle, beloved husband" who passed away in 1978. Jack Oakie remains in the hearts of millions because of his warm smile, his deep love for humanity and his wonderful talents as an actor, a singer, a dancer, and a writer.