The Bad and the Beautiful [1952 film]

by Vincente Minnelli (Director), George Bradshaw (Story), Charles Schnee (Screenwriter), Robert Surtees (Cinematographer)

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Biting drama that tells the story of a ruthless, manipulatve movie producer who lets nothing and nobody stand in his way. Now he's broke and needs the help of the very people he used and betrayed on his climb to the top.

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It's a masterpiece of dissection of how Hollywood works, and it will leave you somewhat disillusioned - is Hollywood really just such an inhuman and monstrous soap bubble of only vainglorious vanity?
Aug 7, 2025English (UK)

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Canonical title
The Bad and the Beautiful [1952 film]
Original publication date
1952-12-25
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DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsPublic performancesMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
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PN1997 .B24Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion picturesPlays, scenarios, etc.

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