David O. Selznick: Your New Producer (1935)
Overview
Clip-filled promotional short by MGM Studios celebrating the body of work by producer David O. Selznick.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.171 |
Directed By
Crew
Al Lichtman
TOP CAST
Robert Benchley
Master of Ceremonies
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