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Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) [1] was an American lyricist and a Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi.
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.
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Arthur Freed (1894-1973) was a prominent figure in Hollywood musicals, winning two Oscars for An American in Paris and Gigi. He also wrote songs for Singin' in the Rain, The Clock and other films, and was the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Mar 4, 2021 · Temple wrote in her autobiography that on her first visit to MGM, she met one of the studio’s producers, Arthur Freed. During a private meeting, Freed unzipped his trousers and exposed himself to her, saying, “I have something made just for you.”
Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and a Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi.
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 40th Academy Awards in 1968..
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Arthur Freed was a producer, songwriter and author who created many classic musicals at MGM, such as Singin' in the Rain and An American in Paris. He also wrote songs with Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Arnheim and Al Hoffman, and was the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.