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    Robert Z. Leonard

    American film director

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  1. May 7, 2024 · Robert Zigler Leonard (October 7, 1889 – August 27, 1968) was an American film director, actor, producer and screenwriter. Biography. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. At one time, he was married to silent superstar Mae Murray with the two forming Tiffany Pictures to film eight motion pictures that were released by MGM.

  2. 5 days ago · SUMMARY. Several movies based on true stories including 'The Great Ziegfeld' by Robert Z. Leonard went on to claim an Oscar. David Leans 'Lawrence of Arabia' makes another great example of the same with astonishing accolades to its name. In this article, we have prepared a list of 6 great Oscar-winning movies that are based on real events.

  3. Apr 25, 2024 · We’ve seen several biopics take home the Best Picture award over the years, including The Great Ziegfeld, Robert Z. Leonards 1936 musical drama about Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (William...

  4. Apr 26, 2024 · The same goes for Robert Z. Leonard's Beautiful But Dangerous (1955), a life of Italian opera soprano Lina Cavalieri that earned Gina Lollobrigida the prestigious David di Donatello Award for a performance that got the custodians of the Hollywood Production Code hot under the collar because of a particularly passionate love scene.

  5. May 1, 2024 · Luise Rainer (born January 12, 1910, Düsseldorf, Germany—died December 30, 2014, London, England) was a German-born film actress who was the first person to receive two Academy Awards for acting. William Powell and Luise Rainer in The Great Ziegfeld (1936), directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

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  6. Apr 27, 2024 · The Great Ziegfeld (1936) - Director: Robert Z. Leonard - IMDb user rating: 6.7 - Runtime: 176 minutes. This musical drama tells the story of Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (William...

  7. May 1, 2024 · 21 votes. Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) is a 1931 film starring Greta Garbo and Clark Gable, based on the novel by David Graham Phillips. The film was made by MGM and was directed and produced by Robert Z. Leonard. This was the only film in which Greta Garbo was paired with Clark Gable.