Selznick, David O. 1902-1965
Overview
| Works: | 510 works in 2,134 publications in 10 languages and 38,630 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations History Thrillers (Motion pictures) Romance films War films Detective and mystery films Historical films Epic films Spy films |
| Roles: | Producer, fmp, pre, Author, Production personnel, Scenarist, pmn, Other, Author of introduction, Restager , Author of screenplay, Director, Adapter, Interviewee, Contributor |
| 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 )
- A private view by Irene Mayer Selznick( Book )
- Hitchcock and Selznick : the rich and strange collaboration of Alfred Hitchcock and David O. Selznick in Hollywood by Leonard J Leff( 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 )
- Moonlight and magnolias by Ron Hutchinson( Book )
- Making music in Selznick's Hollywood by Nathan Platte( Book )
- The Selznick players by Ronald L Bowers( Book )
- The making of a legend : Gone with the Wind( Visual )
- Those were the days, my friend : my life in Hollywood with David O. Selznick and others by Paul Macnamara( Book )
- Great romances of the 20th century( Visual )
- 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 )
- Selznick : [the man who produced Gone with the wind] by Bob Thomas( Recording )
- Hitchcock with Selznik by Leonard J Leff( Book )
- "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
)
195 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 4,774 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Feature film: Focuses on the life and loves of the beautiful and selfish Scarlett O'Hara. The story begins on the O'Haras' Georgia plantation of Tara in antebellum days and moves through the Civil War and Reconstruction. This sweeping Civil War-era drama romance won an impressive 10 Academy Awards, and its immortal characters Scarlett, Rhett, Ashley, Melanie, Mammy and Prissy populate an epic story of enduring appeal across generations
195 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 4,774 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Feature film: Focuses on the life and loves of the beautiful and selfish Scarlett O'Hara. The story begins on the O'Haras' Georgia plantation of Tara in antebellum days and moves through the Civil War and Reconstruction. This sweeping Civil War-era drama romance won an impressive 10 Academy Awards, and its immortal characters Scarlett, Rhett, Ashley, Melanie, Mammy and Prissy populate an epic story of enduring appeal across generations
Rebecca by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
106 editions published between 1940 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A shy, young bride is neglected by her morose husband, who seems to be still obsessed with his deceased first wife
106 editions published between 1940 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A shy, young bride is neglected by her morose husband, who seems to be still obsessed with his deceased first wife
Notorious by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1946 and 2011 in English and held by 1,954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When troubled beauty Alicia Huberman is recruited by American agent T.R. Devlin to infiltrate a German spy ring in postwar Rio, she accepts. When she receives orders to seduce a Nazi kingpin, Alicia must sacrifice the only happiness she's ever known for a perilous mission that could ultimately cost her and Devlin their lives
45 editions published between 1946 and 2011 in English and held by 1,954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When troubled beauty Alicia Huberman is recruited by American agent T.R. Devlin to infiltrate a German spy ring in postwar Rio, she accepts. When she receives orders to seduce a Nazi kingpin, Alicia must sacrifice the only happiness she's ever known for a perilous mission that could ultimately cost her and Devlin their lives
The third man by
Carol Reed(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 1,795 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 2008 in English and held by 1,795 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
Spellbound by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 1,528 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
83 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 1,528 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
King Kong by
Merian C Cooper(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A moviemaking expedition to a fantastic island is filled with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. A giant simian becomes lovestruck with the film's blonde starlet. King Kong is captured and is brought to Manhattan, where he goes on a rampage, culminating in the fateful finale atop the Empire State Building where he cradles his beloved and swats at machine-gunning airplanes
33 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A moviemaking expedition to a fantastic island is filled with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. A giant simian becomes lovestruck with the film's blonde starlet. King Kong is captured and is brought to Manhattan, where he goes on a rampage, culminating in the fateful finale atop the Empire State Building where he cradles his beloved and swats at machine-gunning airplanes
Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities by Kang weik kang wei jie kek jie ke(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1935 and 2006 in English and held by 1,063 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"--Marg Baskin in the IMDB, viewed Dec. 12, 2006
20 editions published between 1935 and 2006 in English and held by 1,063 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"--Marg Baskin in the IMDB, viewed Dec. 12, 2006
A star is born by
William A Wellman(
Visual
)
105 editions published between 1937 and 2012 in English and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine. She and her idol Norman marry; but as her star rises, his comes crashing down
105 editions published between 1937 and 2012 in English and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine. She and her idol Norman marry; but as her star rises, his comes crashing down
Dinner at eight by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1933 and 2011 in English and French and held by 858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Film concerns the efforts of a social-minded New York lady to give a dinner party to a royal British couple, her difficulties in picking just the right kind of guests, the necessity of inviting some oddly matched couples, all of them involved in little personal tragedies, and finally the failure of the guests of honor to show up
18 editions published between 1933 and 2011 in English and French and held by 858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Film concerns the efforts of a social-minded New York lady to give a dinner party to a royal British couple, her difficulties in picking just the right kind of guests, the necessity of inviting some oddly matched couples, all of them involved in little personal tragedies, and finally the failure of the guests of honor to show up
David Copperfield by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 854 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
29 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 854 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
Gone with the wind(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 853 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 853 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
)
124 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 829 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
124 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 829 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
Anna Karénina by
Julien Duvivier(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1935 and 2009 in English and Italian and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wife of a Russian aritocrat falls in love with a cavalry officer whom she meets by chance. she becomes pregnant and begs her husband for a divorce. She longs for peace of mind all the time is haunted by a premonition of death
19 editions published between 1935 and 2009 in English and Italian and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wife of a Russian aritocrat falls in love with a cavalry officer whom she meets by chance. she becomes pregnant and begs her husband for a divorce. She longs for peace of mind all the time is haunted by a premonition of death
Duel in the sun by
King Vidor(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1946 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 680 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
50 editions published between 1946 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 680 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
The Paradine case by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beautiful Anna Paradine is accused of poisoning her older wealthy husband. Her barrister, the happily married Anthony Keane takes the case but also lets his heart rule his head when he falls hard for his client
54 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beautiful Anna Paradine is accused of poisoning her older wealthy husband. Her barrister, the happily married Anthony Keane takes the case but also lets his heart rule his head when he falls hard for his client
Little Lord Fauntleroy by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 1936 and 2012 in English and held by 649 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 649 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An impoverished New York youngster becomes heir to his titled grandfather's British estate
Nothing sacred by
William A Wellman(
Visual
)
61 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in English and held by 622 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
61 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in English and held by 622 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
The prisoner of Zenda by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
He has the appearance and manner of the king, yet he's really a lookalike-- and on his shoulders rests all hope of foiling a blackguard's plot to usurp the throne. Adventure, pageantry and royal intrigue are forged at sword point in the two finest screen versions of the beloved 1894 novel by Anthony Hope. Includes the 1937 and 1952 screen versions
8 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
He has the appearance and manner of the king, yet he's really a lookalike-- and on his shoulders rests all hope of foiling a blackguard's plot to usurp the throne. Adventure, pageantry and royal intrigue are forged at sword point in the two finest screen versions of the beloved 1894 novel by Anthony Hope. Includes the 1937 and 1952 screen versions
Portrait of Jennie by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in English and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Timeless, unforgettable and haunting Academy Award winning film about a struggling artist and the strange, enchanting girl he meets in the park
15 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in English and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Timeless, unforgettable and haunting Academy Award winning film about a struggling artist and the strange, enchanting girl he meets in the park
Made for each other by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1938 and 2014 in English and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beautiful Carole Lombard and likeable James Stewart are Jane and John Mason, a couple who meet, fall madly in love, marry, and quickly have a baby. But while they--and the audience--are confident that they are meant for each other, life intercedes and the couple must meet with disapproving in-laws, job stress, financial challenges and, finally, a devastating illness
39 editions published between 1938 and 2014 in English and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beautiful Carole Lombard and likeable James Stewart are Jane and John Mason, a couple who meet, fall madly in love, marry, and quickly have a baby. But while they--and the audience--are confident that they are meant for each other, life intercedes and the couple must meet with disapproving in-laws, job stress, financial challenges and, finally, a devastating illness
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Related Identities
- Selznick International Pictures Producer
- Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Other Producer Restager Director Author
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Howard, Leslie 1893-1943 Other Performer Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Fleming, Victor 1889-1949 Other Director Film editor Author
- Gable, Clark 1901-1960 Other Performer Author Actor
- Hecht, Ben 1894-1964 Scenarist Author of screenplay Writer of accompanying material Author
- Cotten, Joseph 1905-1994 Costume designer Performer Actor
- O'Hara, Scarlett (Fictitious character)
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Actresses Adultery American Civil War (1861-1865) Austria--Vienna Black market Butler, Rhett--(Fictitious character) California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Child labor De Winter, Maximilian (Fictitious character) De Winter, Mrs. (Fictitious character) Dickens, Charles, Du Maurier, Daphne, England England--Cornwall (County) Espionage Fathers and daughters Film adaptations Georgia Germany Gone with the wind (Motion picture : 1939) Greene, Graham, Human-animal relationships King Kong (Fictitious character) Lookalikes Manners and customs Man-woman relationships 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) Orphans Plantation life Plantations Psychiatrists Rebecca (Du Maurier, Daphne) Reconstruction (United States : 1865-1877) Remarried people Russia Selznick, David O., Television adaptations Thrillers (Motion pictures) Tolstoy, Leo,--graf, Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Widows Women Women spies Young men
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Alternative Names
David O. Selznick Amerikaans ondernemer
David O. Selznick producător de film american
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
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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
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סלזניק, דייוויד או 1902-1965
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