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

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Genre:

Documentary | Short

Plot:

This short chronicles, in a semihumorous way, events associated with MGM's 1937 convention for the studio's national sales and distribution staff...

Plot Keywords:

Mgm Promotional | Number In Title

Cast

Louis B. Mayer	...	Himself
Al Lichtman	...	Himself
William F. Rodgers	...	Himself
James E. Davis	...	Himself (as Police Chief Davis)
William Koenig	...	Himself
Sam Katz	...	Himself
J.G. Mayer	...	Himself (as Jerry Mayer)
E.J. Mannix	...	Himself (as Eddie Mannix)
Harry Rapf	...	Himself

Runtime:

17 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

USA:Approved (PCA #2449)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Movie Connections:

Featured in Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Happy Days Are Here Again

An in house production made of and for the 1937 film convention is a real and rare behind the scenes look at a working film studio.

This rare film follows the journey of Metro Goldwyn Mayer executives and buyers from New York to Los Angeles. It is a fascinating look at the film world because it was made for their eyes only. This film was seen at a grand luncheon that was attended by actors and executives. The big thrill is that the visitors got to see this film which details their trip to Los Angeles, the big welcome and their entrance into the luncheon at the luncheon. The film was developed immediately and rushed onto a projector. The conclusion of this 16 minute film gives the visitors their itinerary of events. A rare classic that was never meant to be seen. Lucky television viewers can see it on Turner Classic Movies.