Louis B. Mayer
Louis Burt Mayer ( /ˈmeɪ.ər/ July 12, 1884 – October 29, 1957) born Lazar Meir (Russian: Лазарь Меир) was a Canadian American film producer. He is generally cited as the creator of the "star system" within Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in its golden years. Known always as Louis B. Mayer and often simply as "L.B.", he believed in wholesome entertainment and went to great lengths so that MGM had "more stars than there are in the heavens".
Read more about Louis B. Mayer: Early Life, Early Career, MGM Boss, Later Years and Fall From Power, Personal Life, Thoroughbred Horse Racing Hobby, Death and Legacy
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