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Cukor, George (Dewey)(born July 7, 1899, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Jan. 24, 1983, Los Angeles, Calif.) U.S. film director. He directed plays on Broadway before going to Hollywood in 1929. His first film, Tarnished Lady (1931), was followed by the acclaimed Little Women (1933), David Copperfield (1935), The Philadelphia Story (1940), and Gaslight (1944). He directed several comedies starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, including Adam's Rib (1949) and Pat and Mike (1952). He was noted for his skill in working with actors, particularly women. Among his other memorable films are Dinner at Eight (1933), The Women (1939), A Star Is Born (1954), and My Fair Lady (1964, Academy Award). Cukor, George (1899–1983) movie director; born in New York City. Originally a stage director, he made his screen debut with Grumpy (1930). Specializing in sophisticated comedy, he often worked with Katharine Hepburn, and won an Academy Award for directing My Fair Lady (1964). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He was best friends with George Cukor, but he didn't want to be like George Cukor. At a 1970 Hollywood party, a stoned Dennis Hopper turned to George Cukor - a gentleman of the old, studio school of moviemaking and the director of such classics as Adam's Rib and My Fair Lady - and muttered, "We're going to bury you. While spousal collaborations can be among the most truly horrible pursuits a couple can indulge each other in, Farber and Patterson actually manage to pull off a not inelegant Pat and Mike impersonation a la George Cukor (not one of Farber's favorite directors). |
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