Irving Thalberg

Born: 1899-05-30

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.


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Frank Capra's American Dream

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Released: 1997-01-01

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

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1925 Studio Tour

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Released: 1925-04-09

A tour of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio in 1925 shows the people who make the movies there, and...

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Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

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Released: 1940-07-31

This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including...

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Hollywood: The Dream Factory

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Released: 1972-01-10

A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading...

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Complicated Women

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Released: 2003-05-06

Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound...

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Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

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Released: 2000-10-24

Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations...

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The Man You Loved to Hate

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Released: 1979-08-19

The Man You Loved To Hate blends revealing interviews, rare photographs, and clips from von...

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So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM

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Released: 2004-12-07

A Turner Classic Movies (TCM) documentary about Keaton's discontented relationship with MGM and...

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