Portrait of Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Fairbanks books in order

American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer

Lived
1883–1939
Country
United States
Books
5

Douglas Fairbanks published 5 books, beginning with Laugh and Live (1917).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Douglas Fairbanks

Other books in order

  1. Laugh and Live (1917)

    190 pages

  2. Assuming Responsibilities (1918)

  3. Making Life Worth While (1918)

    157 pages

  4. Wedlock in Time (1918)

  5. The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

About Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. was an American actor and filmmaker best known for being the first actor to play the masked vigilante Zorro and other swashbuckling roles in silent films. One of the biggest stars of the silent era, Fairbanks was referred to as "The King of Hollywood". He was also a founding member of United Artists as well as the Motion Picture Academy and hosted the 1st Academy Awards in 1929.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Douglas Fairbanks FAQ

How many books has Douglas Fairbanks written?
Douglas Fairbanks published 5 books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Douglas Fairbanks's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Laugh and Live.
What is Douglas Fairbanks's last book?
The Thief of Bagdad (1924).
What is Douglas Fairbanks's most famous book?
Laugh and Live (1917) is Douglas Fairbanks's most widely read book.
Can I read Douglas Fairbanks's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Douglas Fairbanks are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.