Dore Schary
Dore Schary | |
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Schary in 1956 | |
| Born | Isadore Schary August 31, 1905 |
| Died | July 7, 1980 (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, playwright, film director, studio executive |
| Spouse |
Miriam Svet (m. 1932) |
| Children | 3, including Jill Schary Robinson |
| Relatives | Jeremy Zimmer (grandson) |
Isadore "Dore" Schary (August 31, 1905 – July 7, 1980) was an American playwright, director, and producer for the stage and a prolific screenwriter and producer of motion pictures. He directed one feature film, Act One, the film biography of his friend, playwright and theatre director Moss Hart. He became head of production at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and replaced Louis B. Mayer as president of the studio in 1951.