("Arthur Freed") 1 page, Culver City , California, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios letterhead to columnist Jimmie Starr regarding song writer Mack Gordon. 10 1/2" x 8 1/2". February 8, 1934. Very good. Arthur Freed (1894-1973), born Arthur Grossman, September 8, 1894, Charleston, South Carolina; died April 12, 1973, Los Angeles, California; producer, songwriter and author; joining ASCAP in 1924, his chief musical collaborator was Nacio Herb; under contract to MGM; Academy Awards include: "An American in Paris" 1951; "Gigi" 1958; also winning the Irving Thalberg Award; became President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1964; other films include: "The Wizard of Oz" 1939 as associate producer; "Babes in Arms" 1939; "Strike Up the Band" 1940; "Cabin in the Sky" 1943; "The Harvey Girls" 1946; "Easter Parade" 1948; "Show Boat" 1951; "Singin' in the Rain" 1952; "The Band Wagon" 1953; "Brigadoon" 1954; "Bells Are Ringing" 1960. Seller Inventory # 611141

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Title: Typed Letter Signed

Publication Date: 1934

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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