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Studio stars and backers fuel Hollywood dreams
Renewed MGM interest in Pocahontas with Hedy LaMerr hints at a history spotlight. Backers Eddie Schmidt and Sardi fund early breaks for Menjou and Gargan, while stand-ins like Isabelle Sheridan fill in for stars. Other notes salute Bette Davis, The Miracle film, and industry tidbits from Sol Lesser to Irene Dunn.
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Metro- Goldwyn - Mayer
Hedy LaMerr
John Smith
Sardi
Leslie Howard
Gargan
Hollywood
Menjon
Isabelle Sheridan
Mary Pickford
Constance Cummins
Merle Oberon
Sol Lesser
Principal Productions
Selznick International
Charles Correll
Amos
Andy
Irene Dunn
Western Newspaper Union