Production

Hunt Stromberg

Born July 11, 1894 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Died August 23, 1968 · aged 74

Hunt Stromberg (July 12, 1894 – August 23, 1968) was a film producer. In a prolific 30-year career beginning in 1921, Stromberg produced, wrote, and directed some of Hollywood's most profitable and enduring films, including The Thin Man series, the Nelson Eddy/Jeanette MacDonald operettas, The Women, and The Great Ziegfeld, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1936.

Known For

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice · 1940

Pride and Prejudice

MovieDramaRomance

In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.

The Strange Woman

The Strange Woman · 1946

The Strange Woman

MovieDramaThriller

In early 19th century New England, an unscrupulous woman uses her beauty and wits to seduce, deceive and control the men around her.

The Thin Man

The Thin Man · 1934

MovieComedyMystery

A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.

The Great Ziegfeld

The Great Ziegfeld · 1936

The Great Ziegfeld

MovieMusicDrama

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows

Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage · 1940

Northwest Passage

MovieAdventureHistory

Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.

The Women

The Women · 1939

MovieComedyDrama

A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.

Treasure Island

Treasure Island · 1934

Treasure Island

MovieAdventureFamily

In this early film adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of buccaneer Captain Flint's buried treasure.

Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette · 1938

Marie Antoinette

MovieDramaHistory

The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.

Filmography

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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice · 1940

Pride and Prejudice

MovieDramaRomance

In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.

Producer

The Strange Woman

The Strange Woman · 1946

The Strange Woman

MovieDramaThriller

In early 19th century New England, an unscrupulous woman uses her beauty and wits to seduce, deceive and control the men around her.

Writer

The Thin Man

The Thin Man · 1934

MovieComedyMystery

A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.

Producer

The Great Ziegfeld

The Great Ziegfeld · 1936

The Great Ziegfeld

MovieMusicDrama

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows

Producer

Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage · 1940

Northwest Passage

MovieAdventureHistory

Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.

Producer

The Women

The Women · 1939

MovieComedyDrama

A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.

Producer

Treasure Island

Treasure Island · 1934

Treasure Island

MovieAdventureFamily

In this early film adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of buccaneer Captain Flint's buried treasure.

Producer

Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette · 1938

Marie Antoinette

MovieDramaHistory

The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.

Producer

After the Thin Man

After the Thin Man · 1936

After the Thin Man

MovieComedyMystery

Nick and Nora Charles investigate when Nora's cousin reports her disreputable husband is missing, and find themselves in a mystery involving the shady owners of a popular nightclub, a singer and her dark brother, the cousin's forsaken true love, and Nora's bombastic and controlling aunt.

Producer

Naughty Marietta

Naughty Marietta · 1935

Naughty Marietta

MovieMusicRomance

In order to avoid a prearranged marriage, a rebellious French princess sheds her identity and escapes to colonial New Orleans, where she finds an unlikely true love.

Producer

Wife vs. Secretary

Wife vs. Secretary · 1936

Wife vs. Secretary

MovieDramaComedy

Linda, the wife of a publishing executive, suspects that her husband Van’s relationship with his attractive secretary Whitey is more than professional.

Producer

Red Dust

Red Dust · 1932

MovieRomanceDrama

Dennis, owner of a rubber plantation in Cochinchina, is involved with Vantine, who left Saigon to evade the police. When his new surveyor arrives along with his refined wife Dennis is quickly infatuated by her.

Producer

Too Late for Tears

Too Late for Tears · 1949

Too Late for Tears

MovieCrimeThriller

Through a fluke circumstance, a ruthless woman stumbles across a suitcase filled with $60,000, and is determined to hold onto it even if it means murder.

Producer

Another Thin Man

Another Thin Man · 1939

Another Thin Man

MovieComedyMystery

Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate.

Producer

The Painted Veil

The Painted Veil · 1934

The Painted Veil

MovieDramaRomance

The wife of a doctor in China falls in love with a diplomat.

Producer

Lady of Burlesque

Lady of Burlesque · 1943

Lady of Burlesque

MovieMysteryComedy

After one member of their group is murdered, the performers at a burlesque house must work together to find out who the killer is before they strike again.

Producer

Our Modern Maidens

Our Modern Maidens · 1929

Our Modern Maidens

MovieDramaComedy

Young, vivacious Billie uses her charms on influential businessman Glenn Abbott in hopes of getting her secret fiancé Gil a diplomatic appointment. Meanwhile, Gil's affections meander to beautiful ingenue Kentucky, Billie's best friend.

Producer

Idiot's Delight

Idiot's Delight · 1939

Idiot's Delight

MovieComedyDrama

A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.

Producer

Dishonored Lady

Dishonored Lady · 1947

Dishonored Lady

MovieCrimeDrama

Art editor Madeleine Damian carries on numerous loveless affairs. After a failed relationship with advertiser Felix Courtland, the increasingly depressed Madeleine attempts suicide. When Jack Garet, her secretary and former lover, tries to blackmail her, Madeleine resigns and seeks a reclusive life. Neighbor David Cousins befriends Madeleine, but soon Courtland and Garet discover her whereabouts and disrupt her new life.

Executive Producer

Maytime

Maytime · 1937

MovieMusicDrama

An aging opera singer looks back on her long life, including her relationships with her vocal teacher and a student.

Producer

Rose Marie

Rose Marie · 1936

MovieRomanceAdventure

An incognito opera singer falls for a policeman who has been assigned to track down her fugitive brother.

Producer

That's Entertainment, Part II

That's Entertainment, Part II · 1976

That's Entertainment, Part II

MovieDocumentaryMusic

Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.

Thanks

Lured

MovieMysteryCrime

Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help.

Executive Producer

Ah, Wilderness!

Ah, Wilderness! · 1935

Ah, Wilderness!

MovieComedyDrama

At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.

Producer