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Harold Robbins (May 21, 1916 – October 14, 1997) was an American author of popular novels. One of the best-selling writers of all time , he wrote over 25 best-sellers, selling over 750 million copies in 32 languages.
Goodbye, Janette is a 1981 bestselling novel by Harold Robbins, and his 16th novel.. Though critically panned [1] [2] [3] [4] it sold well. Over 77,000 copies were ...
The Carpetbaggers is a 1961 bestselling novel by Harold Robbins, which was adapted into a 1964 film of the same title. The prequel Nevada Smith (1966) was also based on a character in the novel. In the United States, the term "carpetbagger" refers to an outsider relocating to exploit locals. [1]
A Stone For Danny Fisher is a serious early novel by Harold Robbins that looks at the effect of the Great Depression on a lower-middle class Jewish family. Written in 1952, it is set in the period up to 1944.
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The Betsy is a 1978 American romantic drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, from a screenplay by William Bast and Walter Bernstein, based on the 1971 novel of the same title by Harold Robbins. It stars Laurence Olivier as a retired auto tycoon, with Robert Duvall , Katharine Ross , Tommy Lee Jones , and Jane Alexander in supporting roles.
Where Love Has Gone is a 1962 novel by Harold Robbins. It was first published on October 16, 1962. It was the basis for a film of the same name in 1964, with Robbins's work adapted for the screen by John Michael Hayes. It was produced by Joseph E. Levine for Paramount Pictures and was directed by Edward Dmytryk. [1]
The Lonely Lady is a 1983 American drama film directed by Peter Sasdy, adapted from Harold Robbins' 1976 novel of the same name, believed to have been based on Robbins' memories of Jacqueline Susann. The film stars Pia Zadora in the title role, Lloyd Bochner, Bibi Besch, Jared Martin and Ray Liotta in his film debut.