Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Studios under the leadership of Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg enjoyed more success than any other ...

The Whole Equation,' he explores how the titans' collaboration came to be so consequential, and how their Jewishness influenced their success.

Also in this interview, Scott Simon says that Irving Thalberg died at the age of 67. In fact, Thalberg died at age 37.] SCOTT SIMON, HOST: They were the exemplary Mr. Inside and Mr. Outside.

Kenneth Turan’s splendid book about Hollywood titans Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg is the first in 50 years to tell their story in a single volume. Part of Yale University Press ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author and film critic Kenneth Turan about his new book, "Louis B. Mayer & Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation." ...

Mayer Pictures. With Mayer its CEO and Irving Thalberg the head of production, MGM signed stars such as Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Joan Crawford, and Norma Shearer, later to become ...