George Cukor

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George Dewey Cukor was an American film director. He mainly concentrated on comedies and literary adaptations. His career flourished at RKO and later MGM, where he directed What Price Hollywood? (1932), A Bill of Divorcement (1932), Dinner at Eight (1933), Little Women (1933), David Copperfield (1935), Romeo and Juliet (1936) and Camille (1936).

He was replaced as the director of Gone with the Wind (1939), but went on to direct The Philadelphia Story (1940), Adam's Rib (1949), Born Yesterday (1950), A Star Is Born (1954) and My Fair Lady (1964). He continued to work into the 1980s.

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George Cukor is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009), Judy Garland: By Myself (2004), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Dick Cavett Show (1968), Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957), Film '72 (1971), The Oscars (1953). The recorded credits span 1935 to 2009, including 17 movies and 10 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.