Victor Fleming and his movies, with poll results
Mar 1, 2019 9:38:21 GMT
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Post by teleadm on Mar 1, 2019 9:38:21 GMT
Does the name sound familiar? It should be since he directed two of the most famous movies from 1939, though in reality, others directed parts of those movies too, but he officially stands as lone director for those two, Gone with the Wind 1939 and The Wizard of Oz 1939.
Victor Fleming directed around 50 movies and around half of them are silents.
He started life on a ranch in California in 1889, in a place that is now called La Cañada Flintridge.
He served in the photographic section during World War I, and acted as chief photographer for President Woodrow Wilson in Versailles.
He showed a mechanical aptitude early in life; while working as a car mechanic, he met the director Allan Dwan, who took him on as a camera assistant. He soon rose to the rank of cinematographer, working with both Dwan and D. W. Griffith, and directed his first film in 1919 (When the Clouds Roll by).
Many of his silent films were action movies, often starring Douglas Fairbanks, or Westerns. Because of his robust attitude and love of outdoor sports, he became known as a "man's director"; however, he also proved an effective director of women. Under his direction, Vivien Leigh won the Best Actress Oscar, Hattie McDaniel won for Best Supporting Actress, and Olivia De Havilland was nominated.
In 1932, Fleming joined MGM and directed some of the studio's most prestigious films. Red Dust 1932, Bombshell 1933, and Reckless 1935 showcasing Jean Harlow, while Treasure Island 1934 and Captains Courageous 1937 brought a touch of literary distinction to boy's-own adventure stories.
One of the movies Fleming directed with Douglas Fairbanks in 1920.
With Jean Harlow on the set of Reckless 1935
Having a discussion, or just posing for the cameras, with Spencer Tracy during Captains Courageous 1937.
On the set of The Wizard of Oz 1939, with Judy Garland and the midgets.
Going through a scene with Clark Gable while making Gone with the Wind 1939.
Looking at a model with Ingrid Bergman during Joan of Arc 1948, the movie that turned out to be Fleming's final movie.
I've created a poll for you naming the 15 most rated of Victor Fleming's movies where he stood as lone official director. To give you a bit of slack you can choose up to 7 movies (Since I usually think 5 feels too few).
If a favorite movie is not in the poll, too few has rated it, but you can offcourse mentioned those too underneath to make them better known.
As always you are allowed to discuss anything Victor Fleming, offcourse.
Victor Fleming directed around 50 movies and around half of them are silents.
He started life on a ranch in California in 1889, in a place that is now called La Cañada Flintridge.
He served in the photographic section during World War I, and acted as chief photographer for President Woodrow Wilson in Versailles.
He showed a mechanical aptitude early in life; while working as a car mechanic, he met the director Allan Dwan, who took him on as a camera assistant. He soon rose to the rank of cinematographer, working with both Dwan and D. W. Griffith, and directed his first film in 1919 (When the Clouds Roll by).
Many of his silent films were action movies, often starring Douglas Fairbanks, or Westerns. Because of his robust attitude and love of outdoor sports, he became known as a "man's director"; however, he also proved an effective director of women. Under his direction, Vivien Leigh won the Best Actress Oscar, Hattie McDaniel won for Best Supporting Actress, and Olivia De Havilland was nominated.
In 1932, Fleming joined MGM and directed some of the studio's most prestigious films. Red Dust 1932, Bombshell 1933, and Reckless 1935 showcasing Jean Harlow, while Treasure Island 1934 and Captains Courageous 1937 brought a touch of literary distinction to boy's-own adventure stories.
One of the movies Fleming directed with Douglas Fairbanks in 1920.
With Jean Harlow on the set of Reckless 1935
Having a discussion, or just posing for the cameras, with Spencer Tracy during Captains Courageous 1937.
On the set of The Wizard of Oz 1939, with Judy Garland and the midgets.
Going through a scene with Clark Gable while making Gone with the Wind 1939.
Looking at a model with Ingrid Bergman during Joan of Arc 1948, the movie that turned out to be Fleming's final movie.
I've created a poll for you naming the 15 most rated of Victor Fleming's movies where he stood as lone official director. To give you a bit of slack you can choose up to 7 movies (Since I usually think 5 feels too few).
If a favorite movie is not in the poll, too few has rated it, but you can offcourse mentioned those too underneath to make them better known.
As always you are allowed to discuss anything Victor Fleming, offcourse.
