Once called the "perfect example of a homeless waif" by director Cecil B. DeMille, Junior Coghlan has been acting in movies for over 70 years. Perhaps best remembered for his role as Billy Batson in the Republic serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel, he has worked with many of the legends of Hollywood, such as Charlie Chaplin, Mickey Rooney, Jackie Cooper, and Shirley Temple. Also included are the stories of Coghlans 23-year naval service, where he enlisted as an aviator during World War II and eventually rose to the rank ...
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Once called the "perfect example of a homeless waif" by director Cecil B. DeMille, Junior Coghlan has been acting in movies for over 70 years. Perhaps best remembered for his role as Billy Batson in the Republic serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel, he has worked with many of the legends of Hollywood, such as Charlie Chaplin, Mickey Rooney, Jackie Cooper, and Shirley Temple. Also included are the stories of Coghlans 23-year naval service, where he enlisted as an aviator during World War II and eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Included are the stories of his eight years as the naval liaison on such films as The Caine Mutiny and Mr. Roberts. A filmography traces his career.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good/Very Good. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall 089950762X Inscribed by Author The book is beautifully inscribed by the author in blue pen on the first page. The inscription reads "Best wishes to Perry Brown-I Hope you enjoy reading the story of my life. Keep them flying Perry-Yours, Frank "Junior" Coghlan August 22, 1993." The book has a circular size half inch light brown dampstain on the bottom side edges. The jacket has been dampstain with an inch tear on the back bottom edges.
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Good. Small rip and stain on back of jacket. This book is signed by the author: to John-al lbest wishes and a happy shazam! ! Frank Coglan, Billy Baton, June 8, 1996.
