A wonderful glimpse into an astonishing career. The story is well paced and given the focus it deserves. The film makers do a wonderful job with what must have obviously been a limited supply of material given Thalberg's short life -- photos and clips are not repeated or lingered on for an unnecessarily long time. Thalberg's imprint on the early days of Hollywood were powerful -- ranging from creative aspects to union disputes and everything in between. His powerful reach extended beyond the walls of the studio and into the world of politics as a significant behind the scenes player. The film deftly touches on these and other areas of his life. There are also interesting insights into his marriage to Norma Shearer and the effect Thalberg had on her career. The film also gives substantial insight into the early days of the studio system. Highly recommend.
Review of Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood
