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Dore Schary was an American playwright, director, producer, and studio executive. He worked for various film studios, including MGM, Vanguard, and RKO, and wrote or produced many successful films, such as Boys Town, Crossfire, and The Set-Up.
Dore Schary was a versatile and controversial figure in Hollywood, who wrote and produced films such as Boys Town, Battleground and The Quiet Man. He became the head of MGM in 1949, but faced challenges from Louis B. Mayer, Harry Rapf and the HUAC hearings.
- January 1, 1
- Newark, New Jersey, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Dore Schary was a screenwriter, producer and executive who worked for various studios, including MGM, RKO and Vanguard. He won an Oscar for Boys Town (1938) and oversaw classics like Battleground (1949) and An American in Paris (1951).
- August 31, 1905
- July 7, 1980
Jul 23, 2024 · Dore Schary (1905-1980) was a U.S. motion-picture producer, screenwriter, playwright, and director who worked on more than 300 films. He won an Oscar for Boy’s Town (1938) and became New York City’s first commissioner of cultural affairs in 1970.
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Learn about the life and career of Dore Schary, a versatile and influential filmmaker who wrote, directed, produced, and led MGM Studios. Discover his achievements, controversies, and legacy in the film industry and beyond.
Jul 8, 1980 · Dore Schary, who produced or supervised the production of more than 250 movies, including "An American in Paris," "The Blackboard Jungle" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," died...
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An obituary of Dore Schary, a prominent Jewish producer, director, playwright and ADL leader, who died in 1980. It covers his achievements in Hollywood, his involvement in Jewish culture and his books and awards.
