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Irving Thalberg might not be a household name. But when it comes to film history, he played a major role in shaping cinema as the dominant art form of the 20th century. What’s even more remarkable is that he wasn’t a star, a director, a writer, or even a studio head.
Despite his monumental achievements, Thalberg only worked in the film industry for a scant 15 years. And somewhat shockingly, was only thirty-seven years old when he passed away. Yet he was probably more responsible than anyone else for setting the quality standards for what became known as a “Hollywood film.”…