Looking back: what daily life was like at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer once you entered the studio A lot of (auto)biographical books and historical documentaries have been made over the years, all reflecting on (the pros and cons of) the studio system that was responsible for Hollywood’s golden …

Looking back: What daily life was like at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer once tou entered the studio

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Image of Mittens the cat after being fired as head of Manka Bros. Pictures after only one day. Mittens is standing outside the studio gate with paws on the gate in the rain - April 27, 1934

This Date In Manka Bros History - April 27, 1934:

After only one day on the job, Khan Manka fires his cat, MIttens, as head of Manka Bros. Pictures.

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#BOTD #Producer #IrvingThalberg 1899 Irving Thalberg, American film producer (MGM), born in Booklyn, New York. Nicknamed '"The Boy Wonder" for his multiple talents in choosing scripts, the right actors, support staff & producing profitable movies.
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