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

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

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

01 January 1937

Country

United States of America

Cast

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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