Arthur Freed
Production
Producer, songwriter and author, brother to Ralph Freed, Walter and Ruth Freed. He was educated at the Phillips Exeter Academy, and became associated with Gus Edwardsmusical acts. He performed in vaudeville with Louis Silvers, with whom he wrote revues for New York restaurants. During World War I, he staged military shows, then managed a theatre, eventually producing his own musical shows, finally joining MGM under contract. His Academy Award winning films include An American in Paris (1951), _Gigi(1958)_ andIrving Thalberg Awards. In 1964, he became President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Joining ASCAP in 1924, his chief musical collaborator was Nacio Herb Brown, and also included Gus Arnheim, Al Hoffman and Harry Warren. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Hup234!
Known for
Production46
movieLight in the Piazza
1962
Producer
movieThe Subterraneans
1960
Producer
movieBells Are Ringing
1960
Producer
movieGigi
1958
Producer
movieSilk Stockings
1957
Producer
movieInvitation to the Dance
1956
Producer
movieKismet
1955
Producer
movieBrigadoon
1954
Producer
movieThe Band Wagon
1953
Producer
tvThe Oscars
1953
Producer
movieSingin' in the Rain
1952
Producer
movieThe Belle of New York
1952
Producer
movieAn American in Paris
1951
Producer
movieShow Boat
1951
Producer
movieRoyal Wedding
1951
Producer
moviePagan Love Song
1950
Producer
movieCrisis
1950
Producer
movieAnnie Get Your Gun
1950
Producer
movieOn the Town
1949
Producer
movieAny Number Can Play
1949
Producer
movieWords and Music
1948
Producer
movieEaster Parade
1948
Producer
movieThe Pirate
1948
Producer
movieSummer Holiday
1948
Producer
movieGood News
1947
Producer
movieTill the Clouds Roll By
1946
Producer
movieThe Harvey Girls
1946
Producer
movieYolanda and the Thief
1945
Producer
movieZiegfeld Follies
1945
Producer
movieThe Clock
1945
Producer
movieMeet Me in St. Louis
1944
Producer
movieMeet the People
1944
Executive Producer, Producer
movieGirl Crazy
1943
Producer
movieBest Foot Forward
1943
Producer
movieDu Barry Was a Lady
1943
Producer
movieCabin in the Sky
1943
Producer
movieFor Me and My Gal
1942
Producer
moviePanama Hattie
1942
Producer
movieBabes on Broadway
1941
Producer
movieLady Be Good
1941
Producer
movieLittle Nellie Kelly
1940
Producer
movieStrike Up the Band
1940
Producer
movieBabes in Arms
1939
Producer
Writing11
movieSingin' in the Rain
1952
Lyricist
movieZiegfeld Follies
1945
Lyricist
movieBroadway Melody of 1936
1935
Lyricist
movieHollywood Party
1934
Lyricist
movieDancing Lady
1933
Lyricist
movieA Lady's Morals
1930
Lyricist
movieThose Three French Girls
1930
Story, Lyricist
movieGood News
1930
Lyricist
movieLord Byron of Broadway
1930
Lyricist
movieThe Broadway Melody
1929
Lyricist
Acting10
movieGene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
2025
Self (archive footage)
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
2005
Self (Archive Footage)
movieJudy Garland: By Myself
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieCole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
1990
Self (archive footage)
movieThat's Entertainment, Part II
1976
(archive footage)
tvMGM Parade
1955
Self
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
movieThe Broadway Melody
1929
Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)
Sound7
movieSingin' in the Rain
2008
Original Music Composer
movieSingin' in the Rain
2003
Original Music Composer
movieBroadway Melody of 1938
1937
Original Music Composer, Songs
movieHollywood Party
1934
Original Music Composer
movieSadie McKee
1934
Songs