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Arts & Literature

David O. Selznick

Who

David O. Selznick · Arts & Literature

What

Produced 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Rebecca' — back-to-back Best Picture Oscars; brought Hitchcock to America

When

1902, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States — 1965, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

David O. Selznick is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Produced 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Rebecca' — back-to-back Best Picture Oscars; brought Hitchcock to America

How & why

David O. Selznick was one of the most powerful independent producers of Hollywood's Golden Age. He produced 'Gone with the Wind' (1939) and 'Rebecca' (1940), winning back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Picture, and brought director Alfred Hitchcock from Britain to America. He was the son of Jewish film pioneer Lewis J. Selznick, an immigrant from Kiev.

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Source: Wikipedia (son of Jewish film pioneer Lewis J. Selznick)

Contributions & Sources

Produced 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Rebecca' — back-to-back Best Picture Oscars; brought Hitchcock to America

1939

Source: Wikipedia (son of Jewish film pioneer Lewis J. Selznick)