The Wizard Behind Hollywood’s Golden Age

The Wizard Behind Hollywood’s Golden Age

How Irving Thalberg helped turn M-G-M into the world’s most famous movie studio—and gave the film business a new sense of artistry and scale.

Comments

Magazine news

Mark Wright deletes ‘insensitive’ plane post after Air India tragedy kills hundreds

Mark Wright deletes ‘insensitive’ plane post after Air India tragedy kills hundreds

about 1 hour ago

Mark Wright apologises for 'horrendous' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash

Mark Wright apologises for 'horrendous' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash

about 1 hour ago

ABBA legend reveals new offering from Swedish supergroup after £1bn 'gift' to UK

ABBA legend reveals new offering from Swedish supergroup after £1bn 'gift' to UK

about 1 hour ago

Love Island fans slam Harry for 'disgusting' bedroom behaviour as they spot brutal detail

Love Island fans slam Harry for 'disgusting' bedroom behaviour as they spot brutal detail

about 1 hour ago

This Morning star feared dead in Air India plane crash as Martin Frizell pays tribute

This Morning star feared dead in Air India plane crash as Martin Frizell pays tribute

about 2 hours ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger attends red carpet with all five kids — as son Joseph is seemingly snubbed

Arnold Schwarzenegger attends red carpet with all five kids — as son Joseph is seemingly snubbed

about 2 hours ago

‘RHOM’ star Guerdy Abraira explains shocking falling out with Julia Lemigova: ‘She was loyal to the camera’

‘RHOM’ star Guerdy Abraira explains shocking falling out with Julia Lemigova: ‘She was loyal to the camera’

about 2 hours ago

Stop trying to pin Sabrina Carpenter as a kids’ role model

Stop trying to pin Sabrina Carpenter as a kids’ role model

about 2 hours ago

Trump, on ‘No Kings’ Protests: ‘I Don’t Feel Like a King’

Trump, on ‘No Kings’ Protests: ‘I Don’t Feel Like a King’

about 2 hours ago

Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event in L.A., Slammed to Ground and Handcuffed

Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Event in L.A., Slammed to Ground and Handcuffed

about 2 hours ago

Wes Nelson reveals huge dream collaboration after link-up with icon Craig David

Wes Nelson reveals huge dream collaboration after link-up with icon Craig David

about 3 hours ago

Tribute to This Morning star Fiongal Greenlaw feared dead in Air India plane crash

Tribute to This Morning star Fiongal Greenlaw feared dead in Air India plane crash

about 3 hours ago

ITV reality star engaged to TikTok influencer after romantic getaway proposal

ITV reality star engaged to TikTok influencer after romantic getaway proposal

about 3 hours ago

BBC1 TV show DanceX contestant Jamie Greenlaw-Meek feared dead in Air India plane crash

BBC1 TV show DanceX contestant Jamie Greenlaw-Meek feared dead in Air India plane crash

about 3 hours ago

'I partied with Brad Pitt and then harassed his girlfriend' Emmerdale star reveals his wild Hollywood past

'I partied with Brad Pitt and then harassed his girlfriend' Emmerdale star reveals his wild Hollywood past

about 3 hours ago

Molly-Mae Hague hit with yet another parking ticket after leaving Mercedes outside office

Molly-Mae Hague hit with yet another parking ticket after leaving Mercedes outside office

about 3 hours ago

Sam Thompson and Zara's new beau Louis Tomlinson in awkward exchange at Soccer Aid

Sam Thompson and Zara's new beau Louis Tomlinson in awkward exchange at Soccer Aid

about 3 hours ago

The Beach Boys fans are just finding out story behind 'Sloop John B' song

The Beach Boys fans are just finding out story behind 'Sloop John B' song

about 3 hours ago

Matthew McConaughey's viral tuna salad recipe has one surprising ingredient

Matthew McConaughey's viral tuna salad recipe has one surprising ingredient

about 4 hours ago

Ray Winstone reignites feud with Jack Nicholson - 'I'd have knocked him out'

Ray Winstone reignites feud with Jack Nicholson - 'I'd have knocked him out'

about 4 hours ago

India plane crash survivor compared to Bruce Willis in one major role

India plane crash survivor compared to Bruce Willis in one major role

about 4 hours ago

Harriet Cowan shares 'awful' reality of intense job away from Clarkson's Farm

Harriet Cowan shares 'awful' reality of intense job away from Clarkson's Farm

about 4 hours ago

Huge 80s rock musician in intensive care after falling 'seriously ill'

Huge 80s rock musician in intensive care after falling 'seriously ill'

about 4 hours ago

‘Twin Peaks’ co-creator reveals why execs were ‘irritated’ over David Lynch cult series

‘Twin Peaks’ co-creator reveals why execs were ‘irritated’ over David Lynch cult series

about 4 hours ago

Mel Brooks, 98, makes major announcement about ‘Spaceballs’ sequel 40 years after the original

Mel Brooks, 98, makes major announcement about ‘Spaceballs’ sequel 40 years after the original

about 4 hours ago

Miley Cyrus makes surprising nod to ex’s father Arnold Schwarzenegger in new visual album

Miley Cyrus makes surprising nod to ex’s father Arnold Schwarzenegger in new visual album

about 4 hours ago

Is L.A. Still Under Curfew Amid Mass Protests? Here’s What You Need to Know

Is L.A. Still Under Curfew Amid Mass Protests? Here’s What You Need to Know

about 4 hours ago

What To Know About Trump’s Military Parade

What To Know About Trump’s Military Parade

about 4 hours ago

This Company Could Transform Low-Carbon Air Travel

This Company Could Transform Low-Carbon Air Travel

about 4 hours ago

Meta’s $15 Billion Scale AI Deal Could Leave Gig Workers Behind

Meta’s $15 Billion Scale AI Deal Could Leave Gig Workers Behind

about 4 hours ago

The History of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit—And How it Could Improve Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

The History of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit—And How it Could Improve Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

about 4 hours ago

How AI Is Being Used to Spread Misinformation—and Counter It—During the L.A. Protests

How AI Is Being Used to Spread Misinformation—and Counter It—During the L.A. Protests

about 4 hours ago

Lorraine says 'I've got a belly' as she issues blunt response over edited bikini snap

Lorraine says 'I've got a belly' as she issues blunt response over edited bikini snap

about 4 hours ago

King Charles assembles Hollywood and football royalty for star-studded awards

King Charles assembles Hollywood and football royalty for star-studded awards

about 4 hours ago

Gilligan's Island icon Tina Louise, 91, looks chic as she makes rare public appearance

Gilligan's Island icon Tina Louise, 91, looks chic as she makes rare public appearance

about 4 hours ago

Mirror's Daily Digest - top five stories you need to read tonight

Mirror's Daily Digest - top five stories you need to read tonight

about 4 hours ago

Dele Alli heartbreak as footballer splits from model after making comeback

Dele Alli heartbreak as footballer splits from model after making comeback

about 4 hours ago

Elton John flooded with support as he issues huge career announcement after health woes

Elton John flooded with support as he issues huge career announcement after health woes

about 5 hours ago

Beatles legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pay touching tribute to Brian Wilson

Beatles legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pay touching tribute to Brian Wilson

about 5 hours ago

Indian GMB star shares sadness over India plane crash and fans agree with her

Indian GMB star shares sadness over India plane crash and fans agree with her

about 5 hours ago

The best last minute booze and food gifts for Father’s Day 2025 from £2

The best last minute booze and food gifts for Father’s Day 2025 from £2

about 6 hours ago

Romeo Beckham shows love for sister Harper in sweet post amid family feud

Romeo Beckham shows love for sister Harper in sweet post amid family feud

about 6 hours ago

Dunelm slashes the price of a temperature-regulating duvet just in time for the heatwave

Dunelm slashes the price of a temperature-regulating duvet just in time for the heatwave

about 6 hours ago

Fern Britton reveals why she quit This Morning – but it's not what people expect

Fern Britton reveals why she quit This Morning – but it's not what people expect

about 6 hours ago

Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville's mischievous bombshell about late star Maggie Smith

Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville's mischievous bombshell about late star Maggie Smith

about 7 hours ago

Police Academy star dead aged 90 as friend confirms tragic news

Police Academy star dead aged 90 as friend confirms tragic news

about 7 hours ago

Jeremy Clarkson forced to sell Lamborghini tractor after 'big financial hit'

Jeremy Clarkson forced to sell Lamborghini tractor after 'big financial hit'

about 7 hours ago

Princess Eugenie forms alliance with Prince William ahead of monarchy switch-up — and distances herself from Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

Princess Eugenie forms alliance with Prince William ahead of monarchy switch-up — and distances herself from Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

about 7 hours ago

Sean Combs is relying on his celebrity skills in court — but it’s a dangerous gamble: source

Sean Combs is relying on his celebrity skills in court — but it’s a dangerous gamble: source

about 7 hours ago

Carnie Wilson breaks silence on dad Brian Wilson’s death with heartbreaking message

Carnie Wilson breaks silence on dad Brian Wilson’s death with heartbreaking message

about 7 hours ago

Dua Lipa officially confirms engagement to Callum Turner

Dua Lipa officially confirms engagement to Callum Turner

about 7 hours ago

I Was Undocumented for 21 Years. This Is Why I Tell My Story

I Was Undocumented for 21 Years. This Is Why I Tell My Story

about 7 hours ago

What to Know as Air India Flight to London Crashes, With All 242 On Board Feared Dead

What to Know as Air India Flight to London Crashes, With All 242 On Board Feared Dead

about 7 hours ago

Can Air Conditioning Make You Sick?

Can Air Conditioning Make You Sick?

about 7 hours ago

Ray Winstone reveals he wanted to 'knock out' Hollywood legend for being 'rude'

Ray Winstone reveals he wanted to 'knock out' Hollywood legend for being 'rude'

about 7 hours ago

Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson finally meet as they smile through awkward meeting

Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson finally meet as they smile through awkward meeting

about 7 hours ago

Brooklyn Beckham's brutal 'secret message' to Victoria and David in fresh blow

Brooklyn Beckham's brutal 'secret message' to Victoria and David in fresh blow

about 7 hours ago

David Beckham is all smiles at King Charles' event before impending knightood

David Beckham is all smiles at King Charles' event before impending knightood

about 7 hours ago

Dua Lipa finally announces engagement to Callum Turner as she makes rare romance revelation

Dua Lipa finally announces engagement to Callum Turner as she makes rare romance revelation

about 7 hours ago

Love Island's Ben and Harry unrecognisable before hair transplants

Love Island's Ben and Harry unrecognisable before hair transplants

about 7 hours ago