Arthur Freed

Born: 1894-09-09

Producer, songwriter and author, brother to Ralph Freed, Walter and Ruth Freed. He was educated at the Phillips Exeter Academy, and became associated with Gus Edwardsmusical acts. He performed in vaudeville with Louis Silvers, with whom he wrote revues for New York restaurants. During World War I, he staged military shows, then managed a theatre, eventually producing his own musical shows, finally joining MGM under contract. His Academy Award winning films include An American in Paris (1951), _Gigi(1958)_ andIrving Thalberg Awards. In 1964, he became President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Joining ASCAP in 1924, his chief musical collaborator was Nacio Herb Brown, and also included Gus Arnheim, Al Hoffman and Harry Warren. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Hup234!


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The Broadway Melody

as Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)
Released: 1929-02-08

The vaudeville act of Harriet and Queenie Mahoney comes to Broadway, where their friend Eddie...

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That's Entertainment, Part II

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Released: 1976-05-16

Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time...

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1990-02-20

Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews...

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Judy Garland: By Myself

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-02-25

As Hollywood biographies go, Judy Garland's story is one of the saddest success stories you'll...

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The Song Writers' Revue

as Himself
Released: 1929-11-27

This short showcases composers and lyricists of songs that are now considered standards of...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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