Norman Taurog

Norman Taurog

Born: February 23, 1899
Died: April 7, 1981
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Norman Rae Taurog (February 23, 1899 - April 7, 1981) was an American film director and screenwriter. Between 1920 and 1968, Taurog directed over 140 films, and directed Elvis Presley in more movies than any other director (nine, starting with G.I. Blues (1960)). He won the 1931 Academy Award for Best Director for the film Skippy and still holds the record as the youngest director (32) to win it. He was later nominated for Best Director for the 1938 film, Boys Town. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Norman Taurog has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1600 Vine Street.

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Movies for Norman Taurog...

Judy Garland: By Myself
Title: Judy Garland: By Myself
Character: Self - Director (archive sound)
Released: February 25, 2004
Type: Movie
As Hollywood biographies go, Judy Garland's story is one of the saddest success stories you'll ever hear. The sanitized studio version of her life presented a smiling kid with the big voice, who, alongside Mickey Rooney, just wanted to put on a show. But drugs, overwork, even psychological abuse at the hands of the studio is now part of the Garland legend. But despite the number of Garland books and documentaries, one account has always been missing -- Garland herself never managed to write a memoir. She did make several attempts at an autobiography, often recording stories on a tape recorder. Judy Garland: By Myself (2004), finally fills in the blanks - using Judy's personal recordings to tell the story in her own words.
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This Is Elvis
Title: This Is Elvis
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: April 3, 1981
Type: Movie
Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.
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Hollywood Rhythm
Title: Hollywood Rhythm
Released: November 15, 1934
Type: Movie
This short plugs the new tunes written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel for the movie "College Rhythm" and shows the audience how they were written and rehearsed. Naturally it also advertises the movie.
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The Fly-Cop
Title: The Fly-Cop
Character: Bit Part (uncredited)
Released: March 28, 1920
Type: Movie
Larry going investigating an Oriental opium den. And opium is to Larry what spinach is for Popeye!
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Title: Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
An overview of Cole Porter’s musical contributions to the film Broadway Melody of 1940.