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Arthur Freed (1894-1973) Arthur Freed Arthur Freed was an indispensable part of the framework of the American musical. He was a Hollywood lyricist and film producer who gave his name to the Freed Unit, which became synonymous with the spectacular, feel-good MGM musicals of the 1940's and 1950's. His best known production was 'Singin' in the ...
Feb 4, 2016 · Bob Hope presents an Honorary Award to Arthur Freed for distinguished service to the Academy and the production of six top-rated Awards telecasts, at the 40t...
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Arthur Freed (born Arthur Grossman, September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and film producer. He started his career as a song-plugger and pianist. After
Arthur Freed - Writer. Producer and Lyricist. Nationality: American. Born: Arthur Grossman in Charleston, South Carolina, 9 September 1894. Military Service: 1917–19—served during World War I as sergeant. Career: Piano player for music publisher, Chicago; later appeared with the Marx Brothers and Gus Edwards in vaudeville; toured in ...
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.
Producer, songwriter and author, brother to Ralph Freed, Walter and Ruth Freed. He was educated at the Phillips Exeter Academy, and became associated with Gus Edwardsmusical acts. He performed in vaudeville with Louis Silvers, with whom he wrote revues for New York restaurants. During World War I, he staged military shows, then managed a theatre, eventually producing his own musical shows ...
