Known For
Production
Born
Sep 09, 1894
Died
Apr 12, 1973
Place of Birth
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Credits
68 titles
Arthur Freed
Biography
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, finally joining MGM under contract. His Academy Award winning films include An American in Paris (1951), _Gigi(1958)_ andIrving Thalberg Awards. In 1964, he became President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Joining ASCAP in 1924, his chief musical collaborator was Nacio Herb Brown, and also included Gus Arnheim, Al Hoffman and Harry Warren. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Hup234!
Known For
Filmography
Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Self (Archive Footage)
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self (archive footage)
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Light in the Piazza
Producer
Bells Are Ringing
Producer
The Subterraneans
Producer
Gigi
Producer
Silk Stockings
Producer
Invitation to the Dance
Producer
Kismet
Producer
MGM Parade
Self
It's Always Fair Weather
Producer
Brigadoon
Producer
The Band Wagon
Producer
The Oscars
Self
Singin' in the Rain
Producer
The Belle of New York
Producer
An American in Paris
Producer
Show Boat
Producer
Royal Wedding
Producer
Pagan Love Song
Producer
Crisis
Producer
Annie Get Your Gun
Producer
On the Town
Producer
Any Number Can Play
Producer
The Barkleys of Broadway
Producer
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Producer
Words and Music
Producer
Easter Parade
Producer
The Pirate
Producer
Summer Holiday
Producer
Good News
Producer
Till the Clouds Roll By
Producer
The Harvey Girls
Producer
Yolanda and the Thief
Producer
Ziegfeld Follies
Producer
The Clock
Producer
Meet Me in St. Louis
Producer
Meet the People
Executive Producer
Girl Crazy
Producer
Best Foot Forward
Producer
Du Barry Was a Lady
Producer
Cabin in the Sky
Producer
For Me and My Gal
Producer
Panama Hattie
Producer