Modesty, humility; all the virtues, practically, are not taught or modelled in 2021. We are living thru a famine and drought of virtues- a moral-spiritual holocaust- and we don't even realize it. Or do we?
Garland was the studio’s single biggest box-office asset in terms of per-film grosses. She didn’t make anywhere near as many films as dramatic actresses (who could turn out 4 or 5 movies a year) because her lavish musical vehicles took longer to film-and compromised her nerves-but her movies pulled in the big bucks.
Buster Keaton once said that in an office, L. B. Mayer was an Oscar caliber actor, who would put on "The darndest performances you ever saw." He would cry, moan, act like a beaten down old man, etc...He did this to get what he wanted from his stars, especially the women. The only stars Mayer didn't get along with were the ones that he couldn't control or manipulate. Many of the male stars, like Keaton, Gene Kelly and others, resented being treated like children.
One of the best collecting of beautiful Hollywood stars There will never be the same again. One of the greatest 🌟 ever May they all rest in peace and quiet.
The "youngsters" Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh, Margaret O'Brien, still in their middle teens, couldn't attend this luncheon because they were filming the 1949 MGM film, "Little Women" at the studio, and Louis B. Mayer couldn't allow them to attend. Debbie Reynolds just beginning her first film at the time. All of them were present at the 1974 50th MGM anniversary party 25 years later.
The only one alive still from that big mgm photo related to this film,is Claude Jarmin Jr . It appears at 1:18 am in the grey suit and blonde hair. He was 15 years old
As of Aug 28, 2020 Angela Lansbury is still alive . Look at 1:57 to find her she is in the back row behind the camera . At 2:09 she reappears behind who appears to be Ethel Barryamore sipping a cup of coffee .
Sadly by 1949, MGM the largest film studio on Earth was already in a downward spiral. By 1949, their film production was already cut in half, making around 30 films a year instead of 55 to 60. Within 5 years of this, Louis B. Mayer would be fired, TV would start having a big impact on their bottom line, they'd lose their contract player system and would have to fire all of their stars, and finally they would have to divest themselves from their theaters. A quadruple blow that MGM would never fully recover from.
@@dougr3142 Yeah, I know. What I meant was within 5 years all those things would happen. That said, we still have most of the same studios today. Warner's, Paramount, Universal, Columbia and Disney are all still with us. Basically today MGM is just a paper company, no studio anymore. MGM was too big and just couldn't adapt to the changing environment.
Would love to see NAMES under the faces. Most are recognizable, but not all. There were also visiting stars, like Erroll Flynn. Funny when Ava and Clark see the moving camera they come to "cinematic life!" You either have that "magic" or you don't. You can't learn it.
This is kind of behind the scenes Hollywood we've read so much about where the stars were controlled. Ordered to appear? Up fist, Clark Gable cuts quite a figure, doesn't he?
Anyone ever wonder why Fred Astaire appears out of alphabetical order? David Niven said that Judy was emotionally unstable at this time, and that only Fred could keep her calmed down.
Arlene Dahl is gorgeous! Man must have a good ventilation system. Practically everyone is smoking but no smoke cloud. Who in the world are the attendees on floor? Row after row of men
Che bello vedere tanti volti amati del favoloso cinema americano uniti in queste immagini senza tempo! C'è anche Mario Lanza in costume di scena del suo primo film con la MGM il Bacio di Mezzanotte, film che aprì la sua folgorante seppur breve carriera come giovane tenore dalla voce straordinaria!
Anyone know which soundstage this was on? It looks like Stage 15 or Stage 27; if it was 27 then that's where Munchkinland was and the beginning of the yellow brick road.
Actors frequently would dine in the studio commissary in costume. Sometimes it took hours for costumes to be properly fitted and hair and makeup applied, etcetera. They had a tight production schedule and couldn't waste time changing clothes if they had to shoot all day.
This is interesting as at this luncheon it would seem Greer Garson has been snatched away from the Victorian set of Mrs. Miniver, or something... Who saw that??? Explain. Duck out of water!
Congress had to step in and make the studios divest themselves of their theatres. Another foolish move, as Congress legislates based on status quo, and technology and business change daily. These were big stars because the studio machines manufactured stars and put them into some great vehicles. Now, everyone controls their own exposure. All you need is a TH-cam channel and talent and luck and you're on your way. And hardly anybody makes movies for adults.
I can see why MGM contractees thought L.B. Mayer was a better actor than they were! What drama during his speech!! Interesting to see several actors who are not usually associated with MGM ( Errol Flynn, Jennifer Jones and a few others ). It points out the end of the Studio System was drawing near. BTW -- Eddie Mannix was the MGM exec whose wife was having an affair with George "Superman" Reeves.
Judy Garland is one of the greatest entertainers that ever walked this earth !!!!
71 years ago. A different world from today. Long gone is class, elegance and character. When stars were stars.
Even the biggest stars in those days displayed a modesty and humility that is completely missing in today's Hollywood riffraff.
Modesty, humility; all the virtues, practically, are not taught or modelled in 2021. We are living thru a famine and drought of virtues- a moral-spiritual holocaust- and we don't even realize it. Or do we?
Beautiful people..Hollywood will never be the same.
Garland was the studio’s single biggest box-office asset in terms of per-film grosses. She didn’t make anywhere near as many films as dramatic actresses (who could turn out 4 or 5 movies a year) because her lavish musical vehicles took longer to film-and compromised her nerves-but her movies pulled in the big bucks.
I remember seeing this as a kid. But now in my 70’s, after years of watching TCM, i know who everybody is.
You're alive during this time?
That's awesome
If you put all the present day stars together they would not have a tenth of the class of these wonderful stars.
When HOLLYWOOD Stars were CLASSY and CHARMING.
Amazing, so many movie stars in one room...
Spectacular!
When Hollywood had real "STARS"........
This makes it seem like it all was so pleasant with no problems and it really was a system that ground up and used people
True!
More stars than there are in Heaven...well now they all are really in Heaven 🌟
Buster Keaton once said that in an office, L. B. Mayer was an Oscar caliber actor, who would put on "The darndest performances you ever saw." He would cry, moan, act like a beaten down old man, etc...He did this to get what he wanted from his stars, especially the women. The only stars Mayer didn't get along with were the ones that he couldn't control or manipulate. Many of the male stars, like Keaton, Gene Kelly and others, resented being treated like children.
Lisa Strong Judy Garland has told quite a few stories like that.
IM IN MY 80S I STILL DON'T FEEL OLD
One of the best collecting of beautiful Hollywood stars There will never be the same again. One of the greatest 🌟 ever May they all rest in peace and quiet.
Amazing to see them all together. I think I have seen all their movies.
What I would have given to be there with these fabulous people! Oh my a time we will never see again Ever !!!!!
Ava Gardner. The most beautiful of all
I got to meet her as a kid... my best friend's father was her business manager, and she came over to some parties. She always came with her sister.
Ash trays? Haven’t seen one of those in thirty years!
Gosh, all these people are long gone now.
Fun fact Claude Jarman Jr. from The Yearling at 1:48 is still alive at 90 in 2024.
R.I.P. Olivia de Havilland (104)
This is an amazing video; you can tell who the top stars of the day were.
Just imagine that ensemble and then realize they're all dead now!
Excellent! Would love to see the missing footage one day.
Merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍.
The "youngsters" Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh, Margaret O'Brien, still in their middle teens, couldn't attend this luncheon because they were filming the 1949 MGM film, "Little Women" at the studio, and Louis B. Mayer couldn't allow them to attend. Debbie Reynolds just beginning her first film at the time.
All of them were present at the 1974 50th MGM anniversary party 25 years later.
Janet Leigh was there
Where was Lana Turner?
The only one alive still from that big mgm photo related to this film,is Claude Jarmin Jr . It appears at 1:18 am in the grey suit and blonde hair. He was 15 years old
Wow that looks fun. I wish I lived back in the 40s as a movie star. I'm still not going to smoke though.
Now this is HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY......when a STAR was truly a STAR
Oh yeah
More stars than in the heavens.
As of Aug 28, 2020 Angela Lansbury is still alive . Look at 1:57 to find her she is in the back row behind the camera . At 2:09 she reappears behind who appears to be Ethel Barryamore sipping a cup of coffee .
She was...at about 1:57 you can see her in the second row speaking with Mario Lanza.
I watched and boy, you have good eyes . I rewrote my comment and added a bit more . Thanks for your eagle eyes
Claude Jarman Jnr who was a child actor is still alive in 2021, so is Dean Stockwell and Arlene Dahl. Jane Powell died very recently
sadly only claude jarman jr. is still alive at 89 imagine outliving all those legends!@@ruthbashford3176
great, great, loved to see the true stars of Hollywood. thanks so much.
Ava looks sad but always so hauntingly beautiful
Sadly by 1949, MGM the largest film studio on Earth was already in a downward spiral. By 1949, their film production was already cut in half, making around 30 films a year instead of 55 to 60. Within 5 years of this, Louis B. Mayer would be fired, TV would start having a big impact on their bottom line, they'd lose their contract player system and would have to fire all of their stars, and finally they would have to divest themselves from their theaters. A quadruple blow that MGM would never fully recover from.
Mayer left in 1951, within 2 years. And not just Metro, all the movie studios were on the decline during this period.
@@dougr3142 Yeah, I know. What I meant was within 5 years all those things would happen. That said, we still have most of the same studios today. Warner's, Paramount, Universal, Columbia and Disney are all still with us. Basically today MGM is just a paper company, no studio anymore. MGM was too big and just couldn't adapt to the changing environment.
Judy Garland needed more life.
I wonder what was on the menu
Would love to see NAMES under the faces. Most are recognizable, but not all. There were also visiting stars, like Erroll Flynn. Funny when Ava and Clark see the moving camera they come to "cinematic life!" You either have that "magic" or you don't. You can't learn it.
Judy garland history home Oscar's awesome. Mgm years
Class acts…all of them.
Many stars in the sky then. Some I dont know, perhaps because I am not old enough.
Sad to know that everyone of those huge stars are gone.
Claude Jarman Jr. (The Yearling), Arlene Dahl, Jane Powell, Margaret O'Brien, and a few others are still living.
Yes
Angela Lansbury is still alive in her mid 90s as of 8/28/20
What a line up. Something to be said about the studio system. Shoulda fixed it instead of destroying it!
This is kind of behind the scenes Hollywood we've read so much about where the stars were controlled. Ordered to appear? Up fist, Clark Gable cuts quite a figure, doesn't he?
Anyone ever wonder why Fred Astaire appears out of alphabetical order? David Niven said that Judy was emotionally unstable at this time, and that only Fred could keep her calmed down.
I did wonder that. I thought maybe Fred got there late.
Someone once said it was because this was around when Easter Parade came out? And just wanted to showcase them side by side.
Always have a smoke after a meal!!
Wowee what a banquet! Mucha mula mucha comida!
There should be another celebration this year as it is the 100 year anniversary of MGM.
Arlene Dahl is gorgeous! Man must have a good ventilation system. Practically everyone is smoking but no smoke cloud. Who in the world are the attendees on floor? Row after row of men
Che bello vedere tanti volti amati del favoloso cinema americano uniti in queste immagini senza tempo! C'è anche Mario Lanza in costume di scena del suo primo film con la MGM il Bacio di Mezzanotte, film che aprì la sua folgorante seppur breve carriera come giovane tenore dalla voce straordinaria!
What is the name of this music?
Thank you, exactly what I and a few others want to know. Here’s hoping these posters will soon tell us.
I wonder what they were eating?
Ham and Potatoes was reported as the meal
Anyone know which soundstage this was on? It looks like Stage 15 or Stage 27; if it was 27 then that's where Munchkinland was and the beginning of the yellow brick road.
They sure loved smoking !!
With the death of Oliva deHaviland On July. 26, 2020 she is one of the last great stars of that era. How many of them could you name ?
Jane Withers still alive at 94 and Sophia Loren just turned 87....!
Fascinating bit of history. I'm surprised the actors were allowed to dine while in costume.
Actors frequently would dine in the studio commissary in costume. Sometimes it took hours for costumes to be properly fitted and hair and makeup applied, etcetera. They had a tight production schedule and couldn't waste time changing clothes if they had to shoot all day.
This is interesting as at this luncheon it would seem Greer Garson has been snatched away from the Victorian set of Mrs. Miniver, or something... Who saw that??? Explain. Duck out of water!
She was making "That Forsyte Woman", a Victorian drama, in 1949, so it could have been a costume. Erroll Flynn was one of her co-stars in it.
There were several, at least, who are there in costume.
So wonderful enjoyed watching,the music was so good,would love to know how to find a recording . Thanks
Please who is the woman in black with black hat ? 2:27
Arlene Dahl
A real lady. Notice how she stops eating as the camera passes? QE II is supposedly never filmed eating.
Lena Horne
I think only 4 of them are alive, Jane Powell died very recently in 2021.
Congress had to step in and make the studios divest themselves of their theatres. Another foolish move, as Congress legislates based on status quo, and technology and business change daily. These were big stars because the studio machines manufactured stars and put them into some great vehicles. Now, everyone controls their own exposure. All you need is a TH-cam channel and talent and luck and you're on your way. And hardly anybody makes movies for adults.
Of all those people, Angela Lansbury is still alive.
She's seen in the upper row to the left.
She was about 24 here. Now she's 95.
claude jarman jnr last man standing?
Yes, he is. But overall, Angela Lansbury is longest-lived at nearly 97 (just 5 days shy).
saw this clip from That's Entertainment (1974). Old Hollywood legends 😍
Does anyone happen to know the name of the song playing in the background?
1:42 Errol Flynn. 😎
Within 2 years Mayer was fired and Dore Schary took over, then MGM declined rapidly.
Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch?
I don't think they ever let Judy eat it.
LOL!!!!! Go to 05:31 and listen to Louis B. Mayer saying "Thank you"... He sounds like on of the Munchkins... Hee hee hee..
Hahaha FACTS 😂
Das waren grossartige Schauspieler und große Stars,heute ist ja schon JEDER ein Star wie lächerlich
I can see why MGM contractees thought L.B. Mayer was a better actor than they were! What drama during his speech!! Interesting to see several actors who are not usually associated with MGM ( Errol Flynn, Jennifer Jones and a few others ). It points out the end of the Studio System was drawing near. BTW -- Eddie Mannix was the MGM exec whose wife was having an affair with George "Superman" Reeves.
Anyone know the date (day/month) of this luncheon?
Sad most are dead
I wonder what the menu was
Bread
Where the heck is Van Johnson>?
Wow...
Showing up was not an option, several even wore their set costume.
Katherine Hepburn.
we see spencer glipse to kate for second
Irreplaceable...
Eddie Mannix! 4:03
Todos estan el infierno por vanidosos