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Victor Lonzo Fleming (February 23, 1889 – January 6, 1949) was an American film director, cinematographer, and producer. His most popular films were Gone with the Wind, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director, and The Wizard of Oz (both 1939).
Victor Fleming, American filmmaker who was one of Hollywood’s most popular directors during the 1930s. He was best known for his work on the 1939 classics Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. His other movies included Red Dust, Treasure Island, Captains Courageous, and Tortilla Flat.
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Victor Fleming. Director: Gone with the Wind. Victor Fleming entered the film business as a stuntman in 1910, mainly doing stunt driving - which came easy to him, as he had been a mechanic and professional race-car driver.
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Victor Fleming. Director: Gone with the Wind. Victor Fleming entered the film business as a stuntman in 1910, mainly doing stunt driving - which came easy to him, as he had been a mechanic and professional race-car driver.
- February 23, 1889
- January 6, 1949
Victor Fleming was an American film director, cinematographer, and producer, best known for directing the epic film ‘Gone with the Wind’ for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director. He was equally popular for his musical comedy-drama fantasy film ‘The Wizard of Oz.’
Dec 27, 2009 · Victor Fleming directed two of the greatest films ever, The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind. Yet he has rarely been given credit for their success.
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Jan 14, 2010 · Victor Fleming was the most sought-after director during Hollywood's golden age, renowned for his ability to make films across an astounding range of genres: westerns, earthy sexual dramas,...
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