Movie: The Candid Camera Story (Very Candid) of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures 1937 Convention

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Louis B. Mayer
Louis B. Mayer

Himself

Al Lichtman
Al Lichtman

Himself

William F. Rodgers
William F. Rodgers

Himself

William Koenig
William Koenig

Himself

J.G. Mayer
J.G. Mayer

Himself

E.J. Mannix
E.J. Mannix

Himself

Harry Rapf
Harry Rapf

Himself

Frank Whitbeck
Frank Whitbeck

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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    This short film chronicles various events associated with MGM's 1937 convention for the studio's national sales and distribution staff.

  • Release Date

    1937-01-01

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