An Affair to Remember
1957
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Jerry Wald, was a close friend of Joan Crawford in the forties, offering her many parts including the title role in Mildred Pierce, which he produced. He convinced director Michael Curtiz that she would succeed in the role, which brought her the Oscar for Best Actress in 1946.
Jerry Wald was a prolific and versatile Hollywood filmmaker who worked for Warner Brothers, RKO, Columbia and 20th Century Fox. He wrote and produced classics such as Mildred Pierce, Key Largo, An Affair to Remember and Peyton Place.
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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- Beverly Hills, California, USA
Jerry Wald was a prolific and versatile producer who worked for Warner Brothers, RKO, Columbia and Fox. He made films in various genres, from noir to romance, and revived the careers of many stars.
- September 16, 1911
- July 13, 1962
Jerry Wald (1918-1973) was a jazz musician who led several orchestras and recorded for Decca, Majestic and Columbia. He also appeared in some films and TV shows as a clarinet player and orchestra leader.
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- Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
HOLLYWOOD, July 13-- Jerry Wald, the motion picture producer, died tonight at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 49 years old. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
Ginnie Powell takes the vocal on this swell recording from Jerry Wald's underrated band.Jerry Wald and his orchestraCrazy Blues Decca 4431Recorded in 1943Enjoy!
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- Will Adams
Jerry Wald's ambition, his often unbridled creative drive, and his desire to make every picture in town—all at once—characterized this highly energetic writer-producer from his arrival in Hollywood in 1933 until his untimely death in 1962.
