She is still a sign of Hollywood's Golden Age because of how beautiful she was, how vulnerable she was, and how sad her death ...

The following is an excerpt from the new book "George Cukor’s People: Acting for a Master Director" by Joseph McBride, available now from Columbia University Press.

After a 14-year hiatus from film roles, 'Ferris Bueller' actress Mia Sara returns to acting in the 'The Life of Chuck,' stating she came back specifically to work with director Mike Flanagan.

The Wizard Behind Hollywood’s Golden Age. How Irving Thalberg helped turn M-G-M into the world’s most famous movie studio—and gave the film business a new sense of artistry and scale.