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Mayer dies. Hollywood mogul built MGM empire
Louis B. Mayer, longtime head of MGM and a premier force in Hollywood, died of leukemia at UCLA Medical Center after a career that reshaped American cinema. Born in Russia, Mayer co founded MGM with Thalberg, discovered stars, and brought Greta Garbo to America. His reign featured lavish productions and a string of box office records, but ended with conflict and a failed bid to regain control. Funeral set for noon Thursday at Wilshire Boulevard Temple.
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MGM
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Francis X. Bushman
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Wallace ‘Beery
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Lorena L. Danker
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David 0. Selznick
William Goetz
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