Selznick, David O. 1902-1965
Overview
| Works: | 433 works in 1,904 publications in 10 languages and 37,559 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations History Romance films Thrillers (Motion pictures) War films Historical films Detective and mystery films Epic films Spy films |
| Roles: | Producer, Production personnel, pre, fmp, Author, Scenarist, pmn, Other, Author of introduction, Interviewee, Contributor, Director |
| 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 )
- The Selznick players by Ronald L Bowers( Book )
- The m.aking 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 )
- Selznick : [the man who produced Gone with the wind] by Bob Thomas( Recording )
- Hitch : Alfred the great( Visual )
- A Private view by Irene Mayer Selznick( Recording )
- Hitchcock with Selznik by Leonard J Leff( Book )
- "Yes, Mr. Selznick" : recollections of Hollywood's golden era by Marcella Rabwin( Book )
- Cadavres exquis dans le 7e art : quatre créateurs du cinéma mondial by Marie-Christine de Montbrial( Book )
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Most widely held works by
David O Selznick
Gone with the Wind by
Victor Fleming(
Visual
)
196 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 5,678 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
196 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 5,678 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
Rebecca by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
96 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young bride is brought by her new husband to his manor house in England. There she finds that the memory of her husband's first wife haunts her, and she tries to discover the secret of that mysterious woman's death
96 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young bride is brought by her new husband to his manor house in England. There she finds that the memory of her husband's first wife haunts her, and she tries to discover the secret of that mysterious woman's death
The third man by
Carol Reed(
Visual
)
120 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,594 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
120 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,594 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
Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1946 and 2012 in English and held by 2,015 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
37 editions published between 1946 and 2012 in English and held by 2,015 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
Spellbound by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
77 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,563 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
77 editions published between 1945 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,563 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
Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1935 and 2006 in English and held by 1,083 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
19 editions published between 1935 and 2006 in English and held by 1,083 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
King Kong by
Merian C Cooper(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1933 and 2006 in English and Spanish and held by 1,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film producer on safari brings back a giant ape which terrorizes New York
25 editions published between 1933 and 2006 in English and Spanish and held by 1,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film producer on safari brings back a giant ape which terrorizes New York
A star is born by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
105 editions published between 1937 and 2014 in English and held by 1,013 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
105 editions published between 1937 and 2014 in English and held by 1,013 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
David Copperfield by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1935 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 881 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
26 editions published between 1935 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 881 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
Dinner at eight by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1933 and 2011 in English and French and held by 877 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
15 editions published between 1933 and 2011 in English and French and held by 877 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
Anna Karénina by
Julien Duvivier(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 856 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
27 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 856 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
Little Lord Fauntleroy by
Jennifer Bassett(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1936 and 2012 in English and held by 650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An impoverished New York youngster becomes heir to his titled grandfather's British estate
41 editions published between 1936 and 2012 in English and held by 650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An impoverished New York youngster becomes heir to his titled grandfather's British estate
Duel in the sun by
King Vidor(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1946 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 616 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 2009 in 5 languages and held by 616 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
)
51 editions published between 1947 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 616 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
51 editions published between 1947 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 616 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
The prisoner of Zenda by
Richard Thorpe(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in English and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To save the crown, an English gentleman masequerades as his cousin, the King
7 editions published between 1937 and 2007 in English and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To save the crown, an English gentleman masequerades as his cousin, the King
Nothing sacred by
William A Wellman(
Visual
)
53 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in English and held by 590 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
53 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in English and held by 590 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
Portrait of Jennie by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1934 and 2004 in English and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An artist meets a schoolgirl in Central Park who has a mysterious air about her. What follows is an unforgettable love story
13 editions published between 1934 and 2004 in English and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An artist meets a schoolgirl in Central Park who has a mysterious air about her. What follows is an unforgettable love story
A farewell to arms by
Frank Borzage(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1932 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first, and arguably greatest, film adaptation of Hemingway's great war novel in which lovers find their affair undermined by the horrors of the most brutal war the world had yet witnessed
26 editions published between 1932 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first, and arguably greatest, film adaptation of Hemingway's great war novel in which lovers find their affair undermined by the horrors of the most brutal war the world had yet witnessed
Made for each other by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1938 and 2014 in English and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Romantic drama about a young couple's struggles in their first year of marriage
37 editions published between 1938 and 2014 in English and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Romantic drama about a young couple's struggles in their first year of marriage
Intermezzo : a love story by
Richard Strauss(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1939 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captivated by a beautiful and talented young pianist, a renowned violinist leaves his family and pursues his true passion in this famous love story that introduced Ingrid Bergman to American audiences for the first time
20 editions published between 1939 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captivated by a beautiful and talented young pianist, a renowned violinist leaves his family and pursues his true passion in this famous love story that introduced Ingrid Bergman to American audiences for the first time
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Related Identities
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Selznick International Pictures Producer
- Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Other Producer Restager Director Author
- O'Hara, Scarlett (Fictitious character)
- Leigh, Vivien 1913-1967 Other Performer Actor
- Howard, Leslie 1893-1943 Other Performer Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Fleming, Victor 1889-1949 Other Director Author
- Gable, Clark 1901-1960 Other Performer Author Actor
- Cotten, Joseph 1905-1994 Costume designer Performer Actor
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Associated Subjects
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, England England--Cornwall (County) England--London Fathers and daughters Film adaptations France France--Paris Georgia Greene, Graham, Hemingway, Ernest, Human-animal relationships King Kong (Fictitious character) Lookalikes Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Marriage Mitchell, Margaret, Mothers and sons Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture producers and directors New York (State)--New York O'Hara, Scarlett--(Fictitious character) Orphans Plantation life Plantations Psychiatrists Reconstruction (United States : 1865-1877) Remarried people Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Russia Selznick, David O., Social conditions Thrillers (Motion pictures) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Widows Women spies World War (1914-1918) Young men
Alternative Names
David O. Selznick Amerikaans ondernemer
David O. Selznick producteur de films américaine
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
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
ديفيد أوه سيلزنيك
دیوید او سلزنیک
დევიდ სელზნიკი
데이비드 O. 셀즈닉 미국의 영화 제작자
デヴィッド・O・セルズニック
大卫·O·塞尔兹尼克
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German (10)
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Persian (1)
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Spanish (45)
French (22)
German (10)
Chinese (8)
Italian (7)
Ndonga (1)
Turkish (1)
Persian (1)
Multiple languages (1)
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