Ralph Helfer

Over a span of eighteen years, the lion Zamba would thrive and grow, all the while developing a deep and powerful bond of love and affection with the man who raised him.

They're major stars who don't speak a word on-screen, yet are world-famous for their compelling performances. Who are they? The animal stars of the big screen, of course! In THE BEAUTY OF THE BEASTS, Ralph Helfer shares with the reader his love of animals and his work with some of Hollywood's biggest stars: Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion, Gentle Ben, the Schlitz Malt Liquor Bull, Clint Eastwood's orangutan sidekick Clyde and many more. Helfer shares...