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Viktor FlemingAmerican film director, director of one of the most famous films in the history of cinema - 'Gone with the Wind', based on the novel by M. Mitchell.
Date of Birth: 23.02.1883
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Victor Fleming
Victor Fleming was an American film director, best known for directing one of the most famous movies in the history of cinema - "Gone with the Wind," based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell.
Early Career
Before entering the film industry in 1910, Fleming was a former race car driver. He started as a camera assistant and became a cinematographer-director at the "Triangle" film company in 1915.
During World War I, Fleming worked as a photographer for the intelligence bureau and later served as the chief cinematographer accompanying President Wilson on his tour of Europe.
After returning to Hollywood in 1919, Fleming made his directorial debut with Douglas Fairbanks' film "When the Clouds Roll By." Although his early directing work did not receive much critical acclaim, films such as "Bombshell" (1933), "Treasure Island" (1934), and "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) made him quite popular.
Acclaimed Director
In 1940, Fleming received an Academy Award for Best Director for his contribution to the legendary film "Gone with the Wind" (1939). Although the film was initially begun by George Cukor and finished by Sam Wood, Fleming directed the majority of the film.
However, Fleming did not achieve the same level of success in his later career. His final two films, "Adventure" (1945) and "Joan of Arc" (1948), were commercial failures.
Death
Victor Fleming passed away on January 6, 1949, due to a heart attack. Despite his ups and downs in the film industry, he will always be remembered as the director of the classic film "Gone with the Wind."
