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Sir Michael Elias Balcon (19 May 1896 – 17 October 1977) was an English film producer known for his leadership of Ealing Studios in West London from 1938 to 1955. Under his direction, the studio became one of the most important British film studios of the day.
Michael Balcon (1896-1977) was a prominent figure in the British film industry, working with Alfred Hitchcock, Ealing Studios, and MGM-British. He was knighted in 1948 and was the grandfather of actors Daniel Day-Lewis and Tamasin Day-Lewis.
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- Birmingham, England, UK
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- Hartfield, East Sussex, England, UK
Michael Balcon. Producer: The Ladykillers. Michael Balcon started in films as a distributor, then a producer from the early 1920s, helping to launch the career of Alfred Hitchcock.
- May 19, 1896
- October 17, 1977
May 15, 2024 · Sir Michael Balcon was a motion-picture producer and a leader in the British cinema industry. He began his career as a producer in 1922, founded and directed Gainsborough Pictures, Ltd., in 1928, and became the director of production for Gaumont-British Pictures, Ltd., in 1931.
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Sir Michael Elias Balcon (19 May 1896 – 17 October 1977) was an English film producer known for his leadership of Ealing Studios in West London from 1938 to 1955. Under his direction, the studio became one of the most important British film studios of the day.
Jul 14, 2023 · Michael Balcon presents ... a lifetime of films. by. Balcon, Michael, 1896-1977. Publication date. 1969. Topics. Balcon, Michael, 1896-1977, Motion picture producers and directors -- Biography. Publisher.
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MICHAEL BALCON was an English film producer. Background. Michael Balcon was born in Birmingham on May 19, 1896. Education. Michael Balcon was educated in Birmingham. Career. He left a position in the rubber industry to join his friend Victor Saville (later to achieve fame as a producer and director) in film distribution.
