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Sir Michael Elias Balcon (19 May 1896 – 17 October 1977) was an English film producer known for his leadership of Ealing Studios in West London from 1938 to 1955. Under his direction, the studio became one of the most important British film studios of the day.
Michael Balcon (1896-1977) was a prominent figure in the British film industry, working with Alfred Hitchcock, Ealing Studios, and MGM-British. He was knighted in 1948 and was the grandfather of actors Daniel Day-Lewis and Tamasin Day-Lewis.
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May 15, 2024 · Sir Michael Balcon was a motion-picture producer and a leader in the British cinema industry. He began his career as a producer in 1922, founded and directed Gainsborough Pictures, Ltd., in 1928, and became the director of production for Gaumont-British Pictures, Ltd., in 1931.
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Jul 14, 2023 · Michael Balcon presents ... a lifetime of films. by. Balcon, Michael, 1896-1977. Publication date. 1969. Topics. Balcon, Michael, 1896-1977, Motion picture producers and directors -- Biography. Publisher.
Michael Balcon. Producer: The Ladykillers. Michael Balcon started in films as a distributor, then a producer from the early 1920s, helping to launch the career of Alfred Hitchcock.
- May 19, 1896
- October 17, 1977
Jan 7, 2016 · Michael Balcon has been acknowledged for his work at Ealing Studios from 1939, and particularly for a portfolio of films produced in the decade 1942-1952.
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Oct 13, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Sir Michael Balcon, the head of production at Ealing Studios during its golden era of British filmmaking. Discover how he chose the directors, writers, actors and technicians for classic comedies, dramas and war films.
