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Cosmopolitan Productions, also often referred to as Cosmopolitan Pictures, was an American film company based in New York City from 1918 to 1923 and Hollywood until 1938.
Jan 1, 2024 · The British film production company, Cosmopolitan Productions Limited, was founded in October 1924 by Americans Harry A. Berg and Ivor M. Rosenbaum. In its short life, the company produced a series of 12 two-reel films under the umbrella title Haunted Houses and Castles of Great Britain.
The art director, Joseph Urban, offered lavish settings—no expense was spared in this production. Urban was then a famous set designer, working for the Ziegfeld Follies and the Metropolitan Opera House. Davies wore an unusual number of gowns, as was often the case in Cosmopolitan productions.
Feb 11, 2021 · ABSTRACT:This article seeks to reassess Hearst's place in American cinema history by focusing on Cosmopolitan Productions, Hearst's fiction film unit, and its dealings with major Hollywood studios.
Cosmopolitan Productions (US) 1-50 of 131. Sort by Popularity. View full company info for Cosmopolitan Productions (US) 1. The Thin Man. 1934 1h 31m TV-PG. 7.9 (33K) Rate. 86 Metascore. Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it. 2. Captain Blood. 1935 1h 59m Approved. 7.7 (16K) Rate.
The film began production in 1927 as a co-venture between documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty, Cosmopolitan and MGM. The production was filmed in Tahiti, 4000 miles from Hollywood, a rarity for the time. The film is known for being the first MGM film to be released with a pre-recorded soundtrack.
From 1919 to 1937, Cosmopolitan made 46 Davies films and Hearst reportedly spent over $7 million on publicity, the equivalent to over $130 million today. After his death, Davies would admit that Hearst went too far and it damaged her career.
