Post by teleadm on Sept 29, 2018 22:26:13 GMT
Little Stanley Kramer was more or less born into the movie bussiness, 105 years ago, since his mother worked at the New York office of Paramount Pictures, and he had an uncle who worked in distribution at Universal Pictures.
As a producer he dared to touch subjects big studios didn't dare touching, setting up his own production company, partnering with with well known profiles that would soon be black-listed (Carl Foreman, for example).
As a young man his original plan was to become a llawyer, but during WWII he did odd jobs to make ends meet, like being a furniture mover at MGM, researcher at Columbia Pictures and Republic Pictures. He was drafted into the Army in 1943 where he helped make training films with the Signal Corps in New York.
After the war, Kramer soon discovered that there were no available jobs in Hollywood, so he created an independent production company and to fight what he called the old dinosaurs (Old movie companies). Kramer's new company was able to take advantage of unused production facilities by renting time, allowing him to create independent films for a fraction of the cost the larger studios had required, and he did so without studio control. Kramer also saw this as an opportunity to produce films dealing with subjects the studios previously avoided, especially those about controversial topics. However, Kramer soon learned that financing such independent films was a major obstacle, as he was forced to approach banks or else take on private investors. He did both when necessary, including a 20 picture deal with Harry Cohn's Columbia Pictures in 1951, after The Caine Mutiny 1954, Cohn terminated the contract since it more than well covered the losses of their earlier collaborations. After that he took upon himself to direct his own productions, and true to form making movies with controversial subjects, but also movies that was pure entertainment.
The Producers Guild of America established the Stanley Kramer Award in 2002 to honor a production or individuals whose contribution illuminates and raises public awareness of important social issues.
In extreme cases, Kramer was accused of being "anti-American" due to the themes of his films, many concerning social problems or pathologies, but Kramer notes that it was his ability to produce those films in a democracy which distinguishes them.
Stanley Kramer left us in February 2001 in Woodland Hills, California aged 87.
Now an uncomplete trip down memory lane where (P) stands for producer only:
Early credit as an associate producer (P) on The Moon and Sixpence 1942.
So This is New York 1948 was the first independet movie he produced (P), a huge finacial failure, directed by Richard Fleischer.
Champion 1949, with a young and hungry Kirk Douglas (P).
Home of the Brave 1949 (P), directed by Mark Robson.
The Men 1950 (P), Marlon Brando's movie debut.
Cyrano de Bergerac 1950 (P), that gave José Ferrer and Oscar.
Death of a Salesman 1951 (P).
High Noon 1952 (P), that gave an Oscar to Gary Cooper and "Do not forsake me" song.
The Sniper 1952 (P)
The Member of the Wedding 1952 (P).
The Wild One 1953 (P)
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T 1953 (P)
The Caine Mutiny 1954 (P)
Not as a Stranger 1955, directing debut of his own production.
The Pride and the Passion 1957
The Defiant Ones 1958
On the Beach 1959, Kramer won an UN BAFTA award
Inherit the Wind 1960, Kramer won a Berlin Youth Award (Suitable for young people)
Judgment at Nuremberg 1961, Kramer won a Golden Globe for best director.
Preasure Point 1962 (P)
A Child is Waiting 1963 (P)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 1963
Ship of Fools 1965
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1967, Kramer won an UN BAFTA award
The Secret of Santa Vittoria 1969
R. P. M. 1970
Bless the Beasts and Children 1971
Oklahoma Crude 1973, Kramer won The Golden Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival.
The Domino Principle 1977
The Runner Stumbles 1979, this became Kramer's last movie both as director and as a producer.
Since 1960 Stanley Kramer has a star in The Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1962, recieved Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Thanks for watching! This became much longer that I had planed..
With hopes to inspire!
Thoughts, opinions and other stuff is welcome.
As a producer he dared to touch subjects big studios didn't dare touching, setting up his own production company, partnering with with well known profiles that would soon be black-listed (Carl Foreman, for example).
As a young man his original plan was to become a llawyer, but during WWII he did odd jobs to make ends meet, like being a furniture mover at MGM, researcher at Columbia Pictures and Republic Pictures. He was drafted into the Army in 1943 where he helped make training films with the Signal Corps in New York.
After the war, Kramer soon discovered that there were no available jobs in Hollywood, so he created an independent production company and to fight what he called the old dinosaurs (Old movie companies). Kramer's new company was able to take advantage of unused production facilities by renting time, allowing him to create independent films for a fraction of the cost the larger studios had required, and he did so without studio control. Kramer also saw this as an opportunity to produce films dealing with subjects the studios previously avoided, especially those about controversial topics. However, Kramer soon learned that financing such independent films was a major obstacle, as he was forced to approach banks or else take on private investors. He did both when necessary, including a 20 picture deal with Harry Cohn's Columbia Pictures in 1951, after The Caine Mutiny 1954, Cohn terminated the contract since it more than well covered the losses of their earlier collaborations. After that he took upon himself to direct his own productions, and true to form making movies with controversial subjects, but also movies that was pure entertainment.
The Producers Guild of America established the Stanley Kramer Award in 2002 to honor a production or individuals whose contribution illuminates and raises public awareness of important social issues.
In extreme cases, Kramer was accused of being "anti-American" due to the themes of his films, many concerning social problems or pathologies, but Kramer notes that it was his ability to produce those films in a democracy which distinguishes them.
Stanley Kramer left us in February 2001 in Woodland Hills, California aged 87.
Now an uncomplete trip down memory lane where (P) stands for producer only:
Early credit as an associate producer (P) on The Moon and Sixpence 1942.
So This is New York 1948 was the first independet movie he produced (P), a huge finacial failure, directed by Richard Fleischer.
Champion 1949, with a young and hungry Kirk Douglas (P).
Home of the Brave 1949 (P), directed by Mark Robson.
The Men 1950 (P), Marlon Brando's movie debut.
Cyrano de Bergerac 1950 (P), that gave José Ferrer and Oscar.
Death of a Salesman 1951 (P).
High Noon 1952 (P), that gave an Oscar to Gary Cooper and "Do not forsake me" song.
The Sniper 1952 (P)
The Member of the Wedding 1952 (P).
The Wild One 1953 (P)
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T 1953 (P)
The Caine Mutiny 1954 (P)
Not as a Stranger 1955, directing debut of his own production.
The Pride and the Passion 1957
The Defiant Ones 1958
On the Beach 1959, Kramer won an UN BAFTA award
Inherit the Wind 1960, Kramer won a Berlin Youth Award (Suitable for young people)
Judgment at Nuremberg 1961, Kramer won a Golden Globe for best director.
Preasure Point 1962 (P)
A Child is Waiting 1963 (P)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 1963
Ship of Fools 1965
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1967, Kramer won an UN BAFTA award
The Secret of Santa Vittoria 1969
R. P. M. 1970
Bless the Beasts and Children 1971
Oklahoma Crude 1973, Kramer won The Golden Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival.
The Domino Principle 1977
The Runner Stumbles 1979, this became Kramer's last movie both as director and as a producer.
Since 1960 Stanley Kramer has a star in The Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1962, recieved Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Thanks for watching! This became much longer that I had planed..
With hopes to inspire!
Thoughts, opinions and other stuff is welcome.
