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Isadore "Dore" Schary (August 31, 1905 – July 7, 1980) was an American playwright, director, and producer for the stage and a prolific screenwriter and producer of motion pictures. He directed one feature film, Act One, the film biography of his friend, playwright and theatre director Moss Hart.
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.
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- Newark, New Jersey, USA
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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
Aug 27, 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 cultural affairs commissioner 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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Jul 8, 1980 · Dore Schary, 74, a noted writer and producer of Hollywood and Broadway hits who also had a reputation for steadfast support of liberal causes and candidates, died Monday at his home in...
