Benjamin Glazer facts for kids
Benjamin Glazer (born May 7, 1887 – died March 18, 1956) was a talented American filmmaker. He worked as a screenwriter, producer, and director for many movies from the 1920s to the 1950s. He is famous for being the first person to translate the play Liliom into English in 1921. This translation was very important. It was used for the original play on Broadway, for the 1930 film version, and for almost every English production of the play for a long time. It also became the base for the story of the popular musical Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and for the 1956 film version of that musical.
Quick facts for kids
Benjamin Glazer
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| Born | May 7, 1887 |
| Died | March 18, 1956 (aged 68) Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania Law School |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, producer, foley artist, film director |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon Lynn (m. 1932) |
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Benjamin Glazer was born in Belfast, Ireland. His family was Hungarian Jewish. Later, he moved to the United States. He studied law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. In 1906, he passed his bar exam and became a lawyer.
A Key Figure in Hollywood
Glazer was one of the first people to help create the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is the organization that gives out the famous Oscars.
Award-Winning Screenwriter
He is best known for his amazing writing. He won an Oscar for his work on the movie 7th Heaven (1927). He also won another Oscar for the story of Arise, My Love (1941).
Glazer wrote many other well-known movies. Some of these include:
- The Merry Widow
- Flesh and the Devil
- Mata Hari
- A Farewell to Arms
- We're Not Dressing
- Tortilla Flat
Directing and Producing Films
Besides writing, Benjamin Glazer also directed one film. This was the 1948 movie Song of My Heart. It was a story about the famous composer Tchaikovsky, but it was mostly made up for the movie.
He also worked as a producer on several films. This means he helped manage the making of the movies. Some of the films he produced or co-produced include She Loves Me Not and Four Daughters.
Personal Life and Legacy
Benjamin Glazer was married to the actress Sharon Lynn. He passed away in Hollywood at the age of 68. He left behind a legacy of important contributions to early Hollywood cinema. His work helped shape many classic films and musicals.
