Autobiography of the American singer, dancer, comedian and early TV personality, inscribed on the front end paper to fellow entertainer Maurice Chevalier: "To Maurice -- a great artist -- a good friend -- a fine citizen of France -- the adopted son of America -- Affectionately, Eddie. June 9, 1958." 288 pp. Beige cloth, without dust jacket. Slightly smudged title on spine; light shelf wear; overall in fine condition.

The French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer Maurice Chevalier is perhaps best known for his signature songs, including "Louise", "Mimi", "Valentine", and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" and for his films, including The Love Parade and The Big Pond. His trademark attire was a boater hat, which he always wore on stage with a tuxedo. In 1958, he starred with Leslie Caron and Louis Jourdan in Gigi and in the early 1960s, he made eight films, including Can-Can in 1960 and Fanny the following year.  The success of Gigi prompted Hollywood to give him an Academy Honorary Award that year for achievements in entertainment.