Tag: 1920s historical fiction
The Silver Screen and The Silver King: Carl Erickson, Silver Dollar, and the Legend of Baby Doe Tabor
The 1932 biographical film Silver Dollar, produced by First National Pictures (a subsidiary of Warner Bros.), offers a fascinating window into early Hollywood’s attempt to capture the dramatic, rags-to-riches-to-rags saga of Colorado’s legendary silver baron, Horace Tabor. At the heart of this adaptation was the source material—David Karsner’s 1932 biography of the same name—and the creative hands of screenwriters, including the relatively young and promising Carl Erickson.
Dreaming Up the Cast of Silver Echoes, Part II
My new novel, Silver Echoes, takes us on a wild ride through the Roaring Twenties, from Denver to Chicago and back to Leadville, Colorado, following the tumultuous life of Silver Dollar Tabor and her mother. It’s a story bursting with ambition, betrayal, love, and a quest for identity, and as I read it, I couldn’t help but picture which modern movie stars would bring these incredible characters to life on the big screen.
So, grab your popcorn, because here’s Part II of my dream cast for a Silver Echoes movie adaptation, complete with a little fun and flair!
Carl Erikson: Chris Pratt
Why he’s perfect: Carl is the earnest script boy who transforms into a rising Hollywood screenwriter, a man of integrity who deeply loves Silver Dollar despite her unpredictable nature. He has blond curls. Chris Pratt has that charming, wholesome appeal that would make him instantly likable as Carl. He can play the supportive, heartfelt friend, but also convincingly convey the pain of betrayal and the quiet strength of his convictions. His transition from “script boy” to “Hollywood screenwriter” would be perfectly showcased by Pratt’s natural charisma and ability to show growth in his characters.
Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel
The Herald Democrat in Leadville, Colorado, recently published "Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel." The article is ahead of author Rebecca Rosenberg's upcoming Colorado book tour for her latest historical fiction, Silver Echoes.
We share the article by Allison Brown below:
Award-winning historical novelist Rebecca Rosenberg will speak at the Tabor Opera House on Sunday, Aug. 31, to share the story of Rose Mary Silver Dollar Tabor, a silent film starlet whose life was marked by ambition, tragedy and scandal.
