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Selznick Starts New Studio After Liquidation
A profile of David O. Selznick as he liquidates Selznick International Pictures to form David O. Selznick Productions. The piece traces his rise from a one-dollar start, early film ventures with Luis Firpo, and his role in adapting classics. It notes his family background, Russia to England to America, and his globetrotting wealth and ambitions in the film industry. It also contrasts the Nizam of Hyderabad as the world’s richest man, detailing his wealth, possessions, and thrifty habits.
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EW York
David O. Selanick
Selznick International Pictures, Inc
David Q. Selznick Productions, Inc
International
Mr. Selznick
L. J. Selznick
David
Luis Angel Firpo
Firpo
Pampas
Two Cities
David Copperfield
Lord Fauntleroy
Zenda
Russia
Zeleznick
England
Selznick
America
Rebecca
Nizam
Hyderabad
Hetty Green
Mohammedan Potentate
Nawab Azam Jah
Fafnir