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M-G-M's Greatest Musicals - by  Hugh Fordin (Paperback) - 1 of 1

M-G-M's Greatest Musicals - by Hugh Fordin (Paperback)

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  • M-G-M's Greatest Musicals (originally published as The World of Entertainment!
  • About the Author: Hugh Fordin has been a producer in both theater and film.
  • 576 Pages
  • Performing Arts, Film

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About the Book



"M-G-M's Greatest Musicals (originally published as The World of Entertainment! Hollywood's Greatest Musicals ) is not a biography of Arthur Freed (1894-1973), producer of the most outstanding series"



Book Synopsis



M-G-M's Greatest Musicals (originally published as The World of Entertainment! Hollywood's Greatest Musicals) is not a biography of Arthur Freed (1894-1973), producer of the most outstanding series of musicals in motion picture history, but a turbulent, behind-the-scenes, film-by-film account of the making of his movies (which, to the exclusion of all else, were his life). From 1940 to 1970, under the auspices of M-G-M's celebrated Freed Unit, Hollywood's master actors, writers, directors, choreographers, composers, and set designers created The Wizard of Oz, Girl Crazy, Meet Me in St. Louis, Annie Get Your Gun, An American in Paris, Show Boat, Singin' in the Rain, Gigi, and nearly forty others. The author brings to vivid life the unexpected crises and everyday magic of the Freed Unit. Richly detailed, profusely illustrated with hundreds of rare photos, this book describes the lives and careers Freed touched and often shaped--Judy Garland, Vincente Minnelli, Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers, and others like Saroyan, Berlin, Kern, Gershwin--and in the process reveals how a romantic, sentimental man became the uncontested master of the movie musical.



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M-G-M's Greatest Musicals (originally published as The World of Entertainment! Hollywood's Greatest Musicals) is not a biography of Arthur Freed (1894-1973), producer of the most outstanding series of musicals in motion picture history, but a turbulent, behind-the-scenes, film-by-film account of the making of his movies (which, to the exclusion of all else, were his life). From 1940 to 1970, under the auspices of M-G-M's celebrated Freed Unit, Hollywood's master actors, writers, directors, choreographers, composers, and set designers created The Wizard of Oz, Babes in Arms, Girl Crazy, Meet Me in St. Louis, Annie Get Your Gun, An American in Paris, Show Boat, Singin' in the Rain, Brigadoon, Kismet, Gigi, and nearly forty others. The author reproduces interoffice memos, production notes, art-department blueprints, and tales of studio politics, to bring to vivid life the unexpected crises and everyday magic of the Freed Unit. Richly detailed, profusely illustrated with hundreds of rare photos, this book describes the lives and careers Freed touched and often shaped - Judy Garland, Vincente Minnelli, Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers, and others like Saroyan, Berlin, Kern, Gershwin - and in the process reveals how a romantic, sentimental man became the uncontested master of the movie musical.



About the Author



Hugh Fordin has been a producer in both theater and film. As head of casting for David Merrick, he was involved in the making of M*A*S*H, Hello Dolly!, and Play It Again, Sam. The author of The Movies' Greatest Musicals: The Freed Unit at MGM, he lives in New York City, where he is the president of DRG Records.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.02 Inches (W) x 1.51 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.91 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 576
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Theme: History & Criticism
Format: Paperback
Author: Hugh Fordin
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 1996
TCIN: 79133571
UPC: 9780306807305
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-9853
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What years does the book cover regarding musical productions?

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  • A: The book covers musical productions from 1940 to 1970 under M-G-M's Freed Unit.

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Q: Is the book a biography of Arthur Freed?

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  • A: No, it is not a biography but a behind-the-scenes account of his film productions.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Hugh Fordin, a well-known producer in both theater and film.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The book revolves around the history and criticism of M-G-M's greatest musicals, capturing behind-the-scenes insights.

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Q: What type of illustrations does the book contain?

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  • A: It includes hundreds of rare photos, interoffice memos, and production notes related to the musicals.

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