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4 days ago · In 1943 Arthur Freed, the producer of musical films at Metro Goldwyn Mayer, bought the film rights to Best Foot Forward and made a film version starring Lucille Ball and William Gaxton. Donen moved to Hollywood to audition for the film and signed a one-year contract with MGM.
Jul 18, 2024 · Arthur Freed, a producer at MGM, had the idea to create a film featuring songs from his extensive catalog of musical compositions. Singin’ in the Rain features a memorable sequence with Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse.
4 days ago · In 1940, Minnelli was hired by Arthur Freed to work for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where he directed sequences in Babes on Broadway (1941) and Panama Hattie (1942). He made his directorial film debut with Cabin in the Sky (1943). A year later, Minnelli directed Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) starring Judy Garland.
4 days ago · Arthur Freed, an uncredited producer on The Wizard of Oz, wanted rising child star Judy Garland for the lead role. When producers listened to Temple's singing voice, they were unimpressed. Temple would not have been available in any event because Fox refused to loan her to other studios.
Jul 5, 2024 · There aren't as many new releases as usual today, so we'll be back next Friday with our regular Release Round-Up, but today, we're spotlight a new collection which is now available. Fifty-five years ago, in June 1969, the world lost Judy Garland at the too-young age of 47.
5 days ago · He directed only a number in Artists and Models (1937), and he returned to the Shuberts until Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) producer Arthur Freed offered Minnelli the chance to join the studio in 1940 as a special consultant. He would receive a modest salary for helping to stage and codirect musical numbers, and he could return to Broadway any time ...
4 days ago · DIR Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly; SCR Betty Comden, Adolph Green; PROD Arthur Freed. U.S., 1952, color, 103 min. RATED G. AFI Member passes accepted. Directors: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen. Run Time: 103 Minutes. Genre: Musical romance. View Series Page. Tweet. Key: Open Captioned Screening. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Showtimes. AFI. Hide Future Dates.
