Arthur Freed

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Arthur Freed

Production September 9, 1894

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.…

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Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

8.1 1952 Movie
An American in Paris

An American in Paris

7.0 1951 Movie
Meet Me in St. Louis

Meet Me in St. Louis

7.0 1944 Movie
The Oscars

The Oscars

7.0 1953 TV Show
Gigi

Gigi

6.2 1958 Movie
On the Town

On the Town

7.0 1949 Movie
The Band Wagon

The Band Wagon

7.2 1953 Movie
Brigadoon

Brigadoon

6.5 1954 Movie
The Broadway Melody

The Broadway Melody

5.1 1929 Movie
Easter Parade

Easter Parade

7.0 1948 Movie
The Pirate

The Pirate

6.5 1948 Movie
Royal Wedding

Royal Wedding

6.4 1951 Movie

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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!

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  2. 2008
    Singin' in the Rain

    Movie Original Music Composer

  3. 2005
    Easter Parade: On the Avenue

    Movie Self (Archive Footage)

  4. 2004
    Judy Garland: By Myself

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  5. 2003
    Singin' in the Rain

    Movie Original Music Composer

  6. 2003
    Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  7. 1990
    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  8. 1976
    That's Entertainment, Part II

    Movie (archive footage) (uncredited)

  9. 1962
    Light in the Piazza

    Movie Producer

  10. 1960
    Bells Are Ringing

    Movie Producer

  11. 1960
    The Subterraneans

    Movie Producer

  12. 1958
    Gigi

    Movie Producer

  13. 1957
    Silk Stockings

    Movie Producer

  14. 1956
    Invitation to the Dance

    Movie Producer

  15. 1955
    Kismet

    Movie Producer

  16. 1955
    MGM Parade

    TV show Self

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  1. 1955
    It's Always Fair Weather

    Movie Producer

  2. 1954
    Brigadoon

    Movie Producer

  3. 1953
    The Band Wagon

    Movie Producer

  4. 1953
    The Oscars

    TV show Self

  5. 1952
    Singin' in the Rain

    Movie Producer

  6. 1952
    The Belle of New York

    Movie Producer

  7. 1951
    An American in Paris

    Movie Producer

  8. 1951
    Show Boat

    Movie Producer

  9. 1951
    Royal Wedding

    Movie Producer

  10. 1950
    Pagan Love Song

    Movie Producer

  11. 1950
    Crisis

    Movie Producer

  12. 1950
    Annie Get Your Gun

    Movie Producer

  13. 1949
    On the Town

    Movie Producer

  14. 1949
    Any Number Can Play

    Movie Producer

  15. 1949
    The Barkleys of Broadway

    Movie Producer

  16. 1949
    Take Me Out to the Ball Game

    Movie Producer

  17. 1948
    Words and Music

    Movie Producer

  18. 1948
    Easter Parade

    Movie Producer

  19. 1948
    The Pirate

    Movie Producer

  20. 1948
    Summer Holiday

    Movie Producer

  21. 1947
    Good News

    Movie Producer

  22. 1946
    Till the Clouds Roll By

    Movie Producer

  23. 1946
    The Harvey Girls

    Movie Producer

  24. 1945
    Yolanda and the Thief

    Movie Producer