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In 1939, after working (uncredited) in the role of associate producer on The Wizard of Oz, he was promoted to being the head of his own unit within MGM, and helped elevate the studio to the leading creator of film musicals.
During World War I, he staged military shows, then managed a theatre, eventually producing his own musical shows, finally joining MGM under contract. His Academy Award winning films include An American in Paris (1951) , _Gigi(1958)_ and Irving Thalberg Awards.
Singin' in the Rain was originally conceived by MGM producer Arthur Freed, the head of the "Freed Unit" responsible for turning out MGM's lavish musicals, as a vehicle for his catalog of songs written with Nacio Herb Brown for previous MGM musical films of the 1929–39 period.
Apr 23, 2024 · Arthur Freed (born September 9, 1894, Charleston, S.C., U.S.—died April 12, 1973, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American film producer who reshaped the visual style and narrative structure of the musical comedy genre.
Arthur Freed was the movie producer head of the Freed Unit at MGM, which was responsible for creating some of the studio's classic musicals such as 'Easter Parade', 'An American In Paris' and 'Singin' in the Rain'.
Jun 29, 2003 · The hero of the program, Arthur Freed, was a producer of a type that no longer exists. No movie executive today can tap the wealth of talent that Freed had under contract at MGM, backed up...
Musicals Great Musicals: The Arthur Freed Unit at MGM: Directed by David M. Thompson. With Cyd Charisse, Arthur Freed, Hugh Fordin, Stanley Donen. Documentary chronicling Arthur Freed and his unit's contribution to some of Hollywood's most memorable musicals.
The Subterraneans was one of the final films Arthur Freed produced for MGM and features a score by André Previn and brief appearances by jazz singer Carmen McRae singing "Coffee Time," and saxophonists Gerry Mulligan, as a street priest, and Art Pepper.
Arthur Freed was the legendary producer of many memorable classic movie musicals during the Golden Age of MGM, many featuring his own his compositions. He relied heavily on the talents of his cast and crew ("The Freed Unit"), since he lacked the ability to visualize a movie scene before it was made.
Dec 24, 2022 · M-G-M's greatest musicals : the Arthur Freed unit. by. Fordin, Hugh, 1935-. Publication date. 1996. Topics. Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973, Musical films -- United States -- History and criticism. Publisher.
