In the darkest days of World War II, Greer Garson was Hollywood's most inspiring icon of strength and courage. Her work in "Mrs. Miniver" was rewarded with an Academy Award in 1941. This biography sweeps away the many myths that even today veil Garson's life, exploring the triumphs and tragedies of her personal life, a story more colorful than any role she played on screen. 40 photos.
Michael Troyan has worked as an archivist at the Walt Disney and Warner Bros. studios, as well as a consultant and film historian elsewhere. He has contributed to numerous books about Hollywood and Disney history and is the author of A Rose for Mrs. Miniver: The Life of Greer Garson (UPK).