Selznick, David O. 1902-1965
Overview
| Works: | 615 works in 2,289 publications in 9 languages and 40,705 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Thrillers (Motion pictures) History Romance films War films Historical films Detective and mystery films Epic films Spy films |
| Roles: | Producer, fmp, pre, Author, Production personnel, Scenarist, pmn, Other, Author of screenplay, Author of introduction, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, Restager , Director, Adapter, Interviewee |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
David O Selznick
- Memo from David O. Selznick by David O Selznick( Book )
- Showman : the life of David O. Selznick by David Thomson( Book )
- Hitchcock and Selznick : the rich and strange collaboration of Alfred Hitchcock and David O. Selznick in Hollywood by Leonard J Leff( Book )
- A private view by Irene Mayer Selznick( Book )
- David O. Selznick's Hollywood by Ronald Haver( Book )
- Selznick by Bob Thomas( Book )
- Selznick's vision : Gone with the wind and Hollywood filmmaking by Alan David Vertrees( Book )
- Making music in Selznick's Hollywood by Nathan Platte( Book )
- Moonlight and magnolias by Ron Hutchinson( Book )
- The Selznick players by Ronald L Bowers( Book )
- The making of a legend : Gone with the Wind( Visual )
- Great romances of the 20th century( Visual )
- Those were the days, my friend : my life in Hollywood with David O. Selznick and others by Paul Macnamara( Book )
- Hollywood : streets of gold( Visual )
- Gone with the wind, a legend endures : an exhibition catalogue by George Wead( Book )
- A Private view by Irene Mayer Selznick( Recording )
- Hitch : Alfred the great( Visual )
- Hitchcock with Selznik by Leonard J Leff( Book )
- Selznick : [the man who produced Gone with the wind] by Bob Thomas( Recording )
- "Yes, Mr. Selznick" : recollections of Hollywood's golden era by Marcella Rabwin( Book )
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Most widely held works by
David O Selznick
Gone with the wind by
Victor Fleming(
Visual
)
68 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the story of Scarlett O'Hara, a Southern belle who enjoys her socialite lifestyle and the attention of many eligible single rich men. This idyllic lifestyle is shattered by the onset of the U.S. Civil War that eventually reduces her home to near ruins. Robbed of the luxuries she loved, she vows to grow strong so she will never be poor again. She begins to ruthlessly climb to the top of the new social order. Scarlett also has a complex, love-hate relationship with Rhett Butler, a man of questionable morals
68 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the story of Scarlett O'Hara, a Southern belle who enjoys her socialite lifestyle and the attention of many eligible single rich men. This idyllic lifestyle is shattered by the onset of the U.S. Civil War that eventually reduces her home to near ruins. Robbed of the luxuries she loved, she vows to grow strong so she will never be poor again. She begins to ruthlessly climb to the top of the new social order. Scarlett also has a complex, love-hate relationship with Rhett Butler, a man of questionable morals
Rebecca by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
105 editions published between 1940 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vacationing young lady meets, falls in love with, and marries handsome and wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. He takes his new bride home to his estate, Manderley. But the new Mrs. de Winter finds her married life dominated by the sinister, almost spectral influence of Maxim's late wife, Rebecca, who still rules from beyond the grave
105 editions published between 1940 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vacationing young lady meets, falls in love with, and marries handsome and wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. He takes his new bride home to his estate, Manderley. But the new Mrs. de Winter finds her married life dominated by the sinister, almost spectral influence of Maxim's late wife, Rebecca, who still rules from beyond the grave
King Kong by
Merian C Cooper(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in English and held by 2,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carl Denham, a filmmaker and entrepreneur, leads an expedition to Skull Island, a place where time has stood still. The natives pay homage to the one whom they revere as "Kong," and who is, indeed, king of the island. Denham, together with his beautiful starlet, Ann Darrow, and the crew of the ship, investigate a strange ritual being performed on the island by its native population. When Ann finds herself captured by the natives to become the bride of the mysterious Kong, the ship's first mate, Jack Driscoll, who is in love with Ann, manages to rescue her from the clutches of Kong. Denham then arranges to capture the creature, whom he calls "King Kong" and takes him back to New York
31 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in English and held by 2,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carl Denham, a filmmaker and entrepreneur, leads an expedition to Skull Island, a place where time has stood still. The natives pay homage to the one whom they revere as "Kong," and who is, indeed, king of the island. Denham, together with his beautiful starlet, Ann Darrow, and the crew of the ship, investigate a strange ritual being performed on the island by its native population. When Ann finds herself captured by the natives to become the bride of the mysterious Kong, the ship's first mate, Jack Driscoll, who is in love with Ann, manages to rescue her from the clutches of Kong. Denham then arranges to capture the creature, whom he calls "King Kong" and takes him back to New York
The third man by
Graham Greene(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in post-war Vienna, an American western-adventure writer searches for a friend who turns out to be the king-pin of the Austrian black market
7 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in post-war Vienna, an American western-adventure writer searches for a friend who turns out to be the king-pin of the Austrian black market
Gone with the Wind(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary: Traces the filming of the Gone with the Wind, from its inception to its Atlanta premiere in December of 1939. Includes interviews of survivors of the experience, film trivia, and "test" clips-- a montage of screen tests of the many actresses considered for the role of Scarlett O'Hara, ranging from front-runner Paulette Goddard to "not-a-chancers" such as Lana Turner. Produced by David Selznick's sons, and written by iconoclastic movie historian David Thomson
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary: Traces the filming of the Gone with the Wind, from its inception to its Atlanta premiere in December of 1939. Includes interviews of survivors of the experience, film trivia, and "test" clips-- a montage of screen tests of the many actresses considered for the role of Scarlett O'Hara, ranging from front-runner Paulette Goddard to "not-a-chancers" such as Lana Turner. Produced by David Selznick's sons, and written by iconoclastic movie historian David Thomson
Notorious by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1946 and 2011 in English and held by 1,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Working undercover for the U.S. government in Rio, the daughter of a convicted Nazi traitor marries a ruthless Nazi spy, but then begins a love affair with her American contact. Torn between passion and patriotism, they must sacrifice their feelings or risk destruction
42 editions published between 1946 and 2011 in English and held by 1,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Working undercover for the U.S. government in Rio, the daughter of a convicted Nazi traitor marries a ruthless Nazi spy, but then begins a love affair with her American contact. Torn between passion and patriotism, they must sacrifice their feelings or risk destruction
A star is born by
William A Wellman(
Visual
)
107 editions published between 1937 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fading star meets an aspiring actress, falls in love with and marries her. Her career skyrockets, while his continues to fade with tragic results
107 editions published between 1937 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fading star meets an aspiring actress, falls in love with and marries her. Her career skyrockets, while his continues to fade with tragic results
Spellbound by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
67 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychologist falls for a suspect in a murder, which she tries to solve by unlocking the clues hidden in his mind
67 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychologist falls for a suspect in a murder, which she tries to solve by unlocking the clues hidden in his mind
Anna Karénina by
Clarence Brown(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this story of doomed love set during the reign of Czar Nicholas I of Russia, the wife of a Russian aristocract falls for a dashing cavalry officer
31 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this story of doomed love set during the reign of Czar Nicholas I of Russia, the wife of a Russian aristocract falls for a dashing cavalry officer
Gone with the wind(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the life and loves of the beautiful and selfish Scarlett O'Hara. The story begins on the O'Hara's Georgia plantation of Tara in antebellum days and moves through the Civil War and Reconstruction
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the life and loves of the beautiful and selfish Scarlett O'Hara. The story begins on the O'Hara's Georgia plantation of Tara in antebellum days and moves through the Civil War and Reconstruction
The third man by
Carol Reed(
Visual
)
119 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 807 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pulp fiction writer arrives in post-WWII Vienna at the invitation of a friend who has offered him a job. Once there, he discovers that a shortage of supplies has led to a flourishing black market and his friend has recently died in a mysterious traffic accident. As he begins to unravel the story behind his friend's death, he finds himself entangled in the black market, the police, and his friend's Czech girlfriend. Includes commentary, interviews, collectible booklet, and more
119 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 807 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pulp fiction writer arrives in post-WWII Vienna at the invitation of a friend who has offered him a job. Once there, he discovers that a shortage of supplies has led to a flourishing black market and his friend has recently died in a mysterious traffic accident. As he begins to unravel the story behind his friend's death, he finds himself entangled in the black market, the police, and his friend's Czech girlfriend. Includes commentary, interviews, collectible booklet, and more
Notorious(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2001 and 2019 in English and held by 790 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A beautiful woman with a tainted past is enlisted by American agent Devlin to spy on a ring of Nazis in post-war Rio. Her espionage work becomes life-threatening after she marries the most debonair of the Nazi ring, Alex. Only Devlin can rescue her, but to do so he must face his role in her desperate situation and acknowledge that he has loved her all along
3 editions published between 2001 and 2019 in English and held by 790 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A beautiful woman with a tainted past is enlisted by American agent Devlin to spy on a ring of Nazis in post-war Rio. Her espionage work becomes life-threatening after she marries the most debonair of the Nazi ring, Alex. Only Devlin can rescue her, but to do so he must face his role in her desperate situation and acknowledge that he has loved her all along
The personal history, adventures, experience, & observation of David Copperfield the younger(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1935 and 2013 in English and Italian and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David Copperfield enjoys an idyllic life with his gentle, widowed mother and his loving nurse, Peggotty. Then tragedy strikes when Mr. Murdstone weds David's mother and drives her to an early grave. Despised by his stepfather, the boy is forced to live in misery and poverty until he runs away to throw himself upon the mercy of his eccentric aunt. Charles Dickens's classic tale of growing up
7 editions published between 1935 and 2013 in English and Italian and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David Copperfield enjoys an idyllic life with his gentle, widowed mother and his loving nurse, Peggotty. Then tragedy strikes when Mr. Murdstone weds David's mother and drives her to an early grave. Despised by his stepfather, the boy is forced to live in misery and poverty until he runs away to throw himself upon the mercy of his eccentric aunt. Charles Dickens's classic tale of growing up
Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and Chinese and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An elaborate adaptation of Dickens' classic tale of the French Revolution. Dissipated lawyer Sydney Carton defends emigre Charles Darnay from charges of spying against England. He becomes enamored of Darnay's fiancée, Lucie Manette, and agrees to help her save Darnay from the guillotine when he is captured by Revolutionaries in Paris."--IMDb
7 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and Chinese and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An elaborate adaptation of Dickens' classic tale of the French Revolution. Dissipated lawyer Sydney Carton defends emigre Charles Darnay from charges of spying against England. He becomes enamored of Darnay's fiancée, Lucie Manette, and agrees to help her save Darnay from the guillotine when he is captured by Revolutionaries in Paris."--IMDb
Duel in the sun by
King Vidor(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1946 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 670 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman taken into the home of a wealthy rancher becomes the subject of a tug-of-war between his two sons
42 editions published between 1946 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 670 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman taken into the home of a wealthy rancher becomes the subject of a tug-of-war between his two sons
Dinner at eight(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Park Avenue snob gives a dinner party for a visiting English peer. Little does she realize that her shipping magnate husband is bankrupt and that her daughter is having an affair with an older man
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Park Avenue snob gives a dinner party for a visiting English peer. Little does she realize that her shipping magnate husband is bankrupt and that her daughter is having an affair with an older man
The Paradine case by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a suspenseful courtroom drama, a beautiful woman is accused of having murdered her husband
52 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a suspenseful courtroom drama, a beautiful woman is accused of having murdered her husband
Nothing sacred by
William A Wellman(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young woman diagnosed with "radium poisoning" is given a last fling in New York City for two weeks, but it all turns into a publicity hoax
62 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young woman diagnosed with "radium poisoning" is given a last fling in New York City for two weeks, but it all turns into a publicity hoax
Little Lord Fauntleroy by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 1936 and 2012 in English and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An impoverished New York youngster becomes heir to his titled grandfather's British estate
43 editions published between 1936 and 2012 in English and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An impoverished New York youngster becomes heir to his titled grandfather's British estate
The prisoner of Zenda by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in English and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped"--IMDb.com
12 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in English and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped"--IMDb.com
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Related Identities
- Selznick International Pictures Producer
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Other Producer Restager Director Author
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Leigh, Vivien 1913-1967 Other Performer Actor
- De Havilland, Olivia Other Performer Actor
- Howard, Sidney Coe 1891-1939 Scenarist Author of screenplay Author
- Turner Entertainment Co Distributor
- Gable, Clark 1901-1960 Other Performer Author Actor
- Cotten, Joseph 1905-1994 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
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Actresses Adultery American Civil War (1861-1865) Austria--Vienna Black market Brazil--Rio de Janeiro Butler, Rhett--(Fictitious character) California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Curiosities and wonders De Winter, Maximilian (Fictitious character) De Winter, Mrs. (Fictitious character) England England--Cornwall (County) Espionage Fathers and daughters Film adaptations Friendship Georgia Germany Gone with the wind (Motion picture : 1939) Greene, Graham, Hitchcock, Alfred, Human-animal relationships King Kong--(Fictitious character) Lookalikes Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mayer, Louis B.--(Louis Burt), Mitchell, Margaret, Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture producers and directors New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Manhattan O'Hara, Scarlett--(Fictitious character) Plantation life Plantations Rebecca (Du Maurier, Daphne) Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) Remarried people Russia (Federation) Selznick, David O., Selznick, Irene Mayer, Spies Theatrical producers and directors Thrillers (Motion pictures) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Widows Women Women spies
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Alternative Names
David O. Selznick
David O. Selznick American film producer
David O. Selznick Amerikaans ondernemer
David O. Selznick producător de film american
David O. Selznick producteur de films américain
David O. Selznick producteur de films américaine
David O. Selznick productor de cine estadounidense
David O. Selznick productor de cinema estatunidenc
David O. Selznick produtor de cinema estadounidense
David O. Selznick produttore cinematografico statunitense
David O. Selznick US-amerikanischer Filmproduzent
Deivids Selzniks
Devid Selznik
Jeffries, Oliver
O'Selznick, David 1902-1965
Selznick, David 1902-1965
Selznick, David O.
Selznick David Oliver
Selznick, David Oliver 1902-1965
Selznik, Dejvid O. 1902-1965
Selznik, Dėvid 1902-1965
Selznik, Devid Oliver 1902-1965
Zelʹt︠s︡nik, Dėvid 1902-1965
Ντέιβιντ Ο. Σέλζνικ
Ντέιβιντ Σέλτζνικ
Девід Олівер Селзнік
Девід Сельцник американський кінопродюсер
Дејвид О. Селзник
Дэвид Селзник
Дэвід Олівер Сэлзнік
Зельцник, Дэвид 1902-1965
Селзник, Дејвид О 1902-1965
Селзник, Дэвид
Селзник, Дэвид 1902-1965
Селзнік, Девід Олівер 1902-1965
דייוויד או. סלזניק
דייוויד או. סלזניק מפיק קולנוע אמריקאי
סלזניק, דייוויד או 1902-1965
ديفيد أوه سيلزنيك
ديفيد أوه سيلزنيك منتج أفلام أمريكي
دیوید او سلزنیک
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デヴィッド・O・セルズニック
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