Irving Thalberg
Also Known As: Irving Grant Thalberg, I.R. Irving, Boy Wonder, Wunderkind
Biography: Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 – September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, mostly for Metro Goldwyn Mayer.
Department: Production
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birthday: May 30, 1899
Deathday: September 14, 1936
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Overview: Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations and celebrated for his horror films, becomes the subject of this documentary.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-24
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Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Overview: A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back lot and props. By extension this provides a general history of Hollywood's Golden Age and the legendary studio system.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-10
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Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Overview: Until 1932's Grand Hotel, never had there existed an all-star ensemble cast on film. Conceived by MGM's production genius Irving Thalberg, the film boasted names like Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery and John and Lionel Barrymore and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. This short documentary takes a look at the making of the classic film.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-03
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So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM
Overview: A Turner Classic Movies (TCM) documentary about Keaton's discontented relationship with MGM and the events that eventually led to his career downfall.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-07
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The Man You Loved to Hate
Overview: The Man You Loved To Hate blends revealing interviews, rare photographs, and clips from von Stroheim's legendary and lesser-known works to create a fascinating tribute to one of American cinema's most complex artists.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-19
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1925 Studio Tour
Overview: A tour of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio in 1925 shows the people who make the movies there, and gives viewers a glimpse at how movies are made.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1925-04-09
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Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
Overview: Two part biography of Greta Garbo - 1. The Temptress 2. The Clown. Reminiscences of her early life in Stockholm, with excerpts from her films. Narrated by Bibi Andersson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Overview: This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel, Fay Bainter, Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Sinclair Lewis, and more, with host Bob Hope.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-07-31
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Complicated Women
Overview: Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, until 1934 when the Hays Code virtually neutered film content. No longer portrayed as virgins or vamps, the liberated female of the pre-code films had dimensions. Good girls had lovers and babies and held down jobs, while the bad girls were cast in a sympathetic light. And they did it all without apology.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-06
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Frank Capra's American Dream
Overview: A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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