David O. Selznick: Your New Producer
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Overview
Clip-filled promotional short by MGM Studios celebrating the body of work by producer David O. Selznick.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
25 min
Release Date
1935-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Robert Benchley
Master of Ceremonies
7.0
The Romance of Celluloid
Several behind the scenes aspects of the movie-making business, which results in the enjoyment the movie going public has in going to the theater, are presented. They include: the production of celluloid aka film stock, the materials used in the production of which include cotton and silver; construction crews who build sets including those to look like cities, towns and villages around the world; a visit with Jack Dawn who demonstrates the process of creating a makeup design; the screen testing process, where many an acting hopeful gets his/her start; the work of the candid camera man, the prying eyes behind the movie camera; a visit with Adrian, who designs the clothes worn by many of the stars on screen; and a visit with Herbert Stothart as he conducts his musical score for Conquest (1937). These behind the scenes looks provide the opportunity to get acquainted with the cavalcade of MGM stars and their productions that will grace the silver screen in the 1937/38 movie season.
1937-08-27 | en
0.0
The Whimsical World of Oz
A promotional piece for the Disney film "Return to Oz", that also traces the history of the Oz books and films.
1985-01-01 | en
6.0
Operation Dirty Dozen
A short film looking behind the scenes at the making of The Dirty Dozen. Showing many scenes being filmed just north of London, the short focuses mostly on star Lee Marvin enjoying his pursuits on his one day off a week.
2006-01-01 | en
0.0
From the Ends of the Earth
An MGM short showing how materials are shipped by boat 'From the Ends of the Earth' to Hollywood. Featuring footage from the MGM films being made at the time. Such as The Women, Thunder Afloat, Siren of the Tropics, Ninotchka, Northwest Passage, and At the Circus.
1939-05-28 | en
5.5
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
This short promotes the premise that movies often create a demand for the fashions seen in them. It starts with a vignette in rural America. A mother and daughter go to town to buy a new dress. In the dress shop window is a designer dress worn by Joan Crawford in a recent movie. We then go to Hollywood and visit Adrian, MGM's chief of costume design, and see how multiple copies of a single clothing pattern are produced. The film ends with short segments of several MGM features.
1940-05-29 | en
5.0
The Hollywood Gad-About
A parade highlights the Screen Actors Guild's Film Stars Frolic, hosted by Walter Winchell as Master of Ceremonies.
1934-10-04 | en
4.0
Meat and Romance
A young doctor and his home economics expert sister teach us about the benefits of meat.
1940-10-29 | en
5.0
The Corvair in Action!
A promotional film for the Chevrolet Corvair.
1960-12-31 | en
6.0
A Statue for 'The Sandpiper'
Promotional short for the film "The Sandpiper".
1965-04-30 | en
0.0
The Great Learning
At Tsinghua University's campus, four people are standing at the intersection of their lives. Among them, there are those who just passed the college entrance examination, the first-generation of post-00 college students who entered their favorite universities with twists and turns , some are leaving their ivory towers, PhD graduates facing difficult choices and some have returned from the United States to enter Tsinghua University. Young teachers are full of "viewing the sky" ideal but face challenges, there are old academicians who still stand behind lectern after their retirement. The film tells the life ideals of the four Tsinghua people and the eternal youth that belongs to this university behind them.
2021-07-09 | zh
10.0
The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
This 15-minute DVD follows the adaptation of LOTR for the stage, and features rehearsal and show footage of the initial production in Toronto as well as interviews with the creative team now preparing for the London production.
2007-01-01 | en
2.0
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story
Dore Schary presents clips from upcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films.
1951-03-12 | en
0.0
Roger Wonders Why
A church-made amateur film which sees two Christian biker youths visit the legendary 59 club, where they meet its founder, Reverend Bill Shergold.
1965-01-02 | en
0.0
The First Gangster and the Last Gangster
Edward G. Robinson talks to the audience about the history of gangster films and introduces his latest vehicle.
1937-01-24 | en
5.0
V for Victory
This animated short by Norman McLaren is a publicity message for a war bond campaign. Symbols, a stick man and lettering are drawn directly on 35mm film stock and synchronized with a brass band rendition of Sousa's march "The Thunderer."
1941-01-01 | en
2.5
UNLOCKED
Filmed by Joss Whedon in support of Planned Parenthood. UNLOCKED highlights the vital role Planned Parenthood health centers play in the lives of millions of women in communities nationwide. The video follows three different women through critical moments in their lives—and brings to the forefront what the world would look like if attempts to shut down Planned Parenthood succeed.
2017-05-17 | en
0.0
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Big Parade Hits for 1940
Promotional short produced for the opening of the Metro Cinema in Cairo in 1940.
1940-01-01 | en
5.9
Maniac II: Mr. Robbie
A children's television host solves all kids problems. Shot as a promo reel for a sequel to Maniac (1980) but was cut short due to the untimely death of actor Joe Spinell.
1986-11-01 | en
0.0
We are not having any trouble in our department despite what you've heard
Artist and filmmaker Jonn Herschend offers a delightful musing on the emotional agendas that often underlie professional relationships. A promotional video for a Danish art museum in which the spokeswoman discusses the evolution of the museum turns into a literal battle over a failed relationship and the abduction of her cat. The cool modernism of the museum provides an ironic backdrop to the childish behavior of the production team.
2011-01-08 | en
4.5
Lionpower from MGM
"Lionpower from MGM" (1967) is an exciting 60's promotional short subject, which showcases MGM's releases for the 1967-68 film season under a "five seasons" theme--fall, winter, spring, summer--plus a "fabulous fifth season". The main music is set to the rousing theme from "The Magnificent Yankee" composed by David Raksin in 1950. The promo is narrated by some of the best voice-over actors of the time, and is an excellent time capsule of a by-gone era.
1967-01-01 | en