In Morticia's Shadow: The Life and Career of Carolyn Jones
Submision Type
book
Logline
Before captivating America as Morticia in “The Addams Family,” actress Carolyn Jones appeared in 30 movies and had a decade-long marriage to producer Aaron Spelling. But the road to Hollywood from her native Amarillo, Texas, was studded with rejection and typecasting.
Genre
Biographical,Drama
Short Summary
During her lonely childhood in the Texas Panhandle, Carolyn Jones escapes from her strict, volatile family home through stories flashing on the silver screen. Transforming her walk-in closet into a dressing room and her bedroom into a stage, Carolyn performs before a make-believe audience.
Setting
Texas, Hollywood
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Rags to Riches,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Carolyn Jones
Age: Childhood to 53
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Complex,Confident,Engaging,Gracious,Sexy,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Secretive,Seductive,Sophisticated
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