Reminiscences of Joseph Pasternak: oral history, 1971.

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Reminiscences of Joseph Pasternak: oral history, 1971.

Arrival in United States, 1921; Universal Studios; return to Europe, 1928; various film related jobs; second migration to United States, 1936; discovery and success of Deanna Durbin; introduction of classical music to mass audience; move to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; work with Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Louis B. Mayer, others; relative simplicity as a hallmark; high production values on low budgets; consummate importance of screenwriters, producers; early color technology; destructive aspects of television; nostalgia for studio era; various stunts; Busby Berkley.

Transcript: 66 leaves.Tape: 1 cassette.

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