Irving Thalberg
Date of birth: 1899-05-30
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Production
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.
Movie Credits
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
2000-10-24
Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations and
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972-01-10
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to t
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004-02-03
Until 1932's Grand Hotel, never had there existed an all-star ensemble cast on film. Conceived by MG
So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM
2004-12-07
A Turner Classic Movies (TCM) documentary about Keaton's discontented relationship with MGM and the
The Man You Loved to Hate
1979-08-19
The Man You Loved To Hate blends revealing interviews, rare photographs, and clips from von Stroheim
1925 Studio Tour
1925-04-09
A tour of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio in 1925 shows the people who make the movies there, and giv
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986-01-01
Two part biography of Greta Garbo - 1. The Temptress 2. The Clown. Reminiscences of her early life i
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940-07-31
This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirl
Complicated Women
2003-05-06
Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, u
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997-01-01
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.