Production
Arthur Freed
FR, JA, EN cinema · 66 credits
Born
9 September 1894
Died
12 April 1973 (aged 78)
Birthplace
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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
as Self (archive footage)
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
2005
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
as Self (Archive Footage)
Judy Garland: By Myself
as Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
as Self (archive footage)
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Light in the Piazza
Producer
The Subterraneans
Producer
Bells Are Ringing
Producer
Gigi
Producer
Silk Stockings
Producer
Kismet
Producer
Brigadoon
Producer
The Band Wagon
Producer
Singin' in the Rain
Producer, Lyricist
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 Pirate
Producer
Easter Parade
Producer
Words and Music
Producer
Summer Holiday
Producer
Good News
Producer
The Harvey Girls
Producer
Ziegfeld Follies
Producer, Songs, Lyricist
Yolanda and the Thief
Producer, Songs
The Clock
Producer
Meet Me in St. Louis
Producer
Meet the People
Executive Producer, Producer
Girl Crazy
Producer
Du Barry Was a Lady
Producer
Best Foot Forward
Producer
Cabin in the Sky
Producer
For Me and My Gal
Producer
Panama Hattie
Producer
Babes on Broadway
Producer
Lady Be Good
Producer
Strike Up the Band
Producer
Little Nellie Kelly
Producer
Babes in Arms
Producer
Broadway Melody of 1938
Original Music Composer, Songs
Hollywood Party
Original Music Composer, Lyricist
Dancing Lady
Lyricist
Those Three French Girls
Story, Lyricist
Good News
Lyricist
A Lady's Morals
Lyricist
The Song Writers' Revue
as Himself
The Broadway Melody
as Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited), Lyricist
