David O. Selznick, a pioneering filmmaker and auteur producer, rose to fame in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood. He started his career at Paramount, RKO, and MGM, overcoming nepotism rumors surrounding his father-in-law Louis B. Mayer. Selznick earned a reputation for literary fidelity with critically acclaimed adaptations of classic novels, such as "David Copperfield," "Little Women," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "Anna Karenina." He then founded Selznick International, producing iconic films like "Gone with the Wind" and "Rebecca," which won Best Picture awards. The documentary features clips from his films and interviews with contract artists, including Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Legendary filmmaker David O. Selznick epitomized the era of the auteur producer in the 1930s and 1940s, with a career defined by iconic films.
