S. Sylvan Simon
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Born: 9 March 1910 Died: 17 May 1951
Country of origin: United States
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Longtime MGM director S. Sylvan Simon was born in Chicago on March 9, 1910. His father was David Simon, the manager of the Universal Film Exchange office in New York. After finishing Schenley High School, Simon went to the University of Michigan in 1927, graduating in 1931. Following graduation he taught speech and play production for one year. He also served as assistant director of broadcasting, where he instituted the first radio course in the playing of musical instruments. He went to Columbia Law School in New York City, graduated in 1935 and (the story goes) spent the total sum of one day practicing law. He took a job as t
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1. Abbott and Costello in Hollywood (1945)
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2. Lust for Gold (1949)
Rating: | 17 Watched |

3. Son of Lassie (1945)
Rating: | 9 Watched |

4. Dancing Co-Ed (1939)
Rating: | 7 Watched |

5. Rio Rita (1942)
Rating: | 9 Watched |
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1. Hollywood Screen Test (1937)
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