Irving Thalberg
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.
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
Movie page1925 Studio Tour
as SelfA tour of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio in 1925 shows the people who make the movies there, and...
Movie pageCavalcade of the Academy Awards
as Self (archive footage)This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including...
Movie pageHollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading...
Movie pageComplicated Women
as Self (archive footage)Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound...
Movie pageLon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
as Self (archive footage / uncredited)Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations...
Movie pageThe Man You Loved to Hate
as Self (archive audio)The Man You Loved To Hate blends revealing interviews, rare photographs, and clips from von...
Movie pageSo Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM
as Self (archive footage)A Turner Classic Movies (TCM) documentary about Keaton's discontented relationship with MGM and...
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