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Michael Schlesinger, Repertory Executive and Champion of Films, Dies at 74

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Mike Barnes
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Celebrated studio exec Michael Schlesinger, a champion of classic and forgotten films, dies at 74 after cancer battle.
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  • Schlesinger worked tirelessly to preserve and distribute iconic movies like 'Citizen Kane' and 'Lawrence of Arabia' during his 25+ year career at studios like United Artists, Paramount, and Sony.
  • In his later years, Schlesinger directed comedy shorts and a retro feature film, proving his passion for old-school Hollywood never waned until the end.
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Michael Schlesinger, United Artists, Paramount Pictures, Sony, TCM Classic Film Festival, Cinecon, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, The Manchurian Candidate, Citizen Kane, It's All True, The Magnificent Ambersons, White Dog, Lawrence of Arabia, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, Godzilla 2000, Rock and Doris (Try to) Write a Movie, Sh! The Octopus
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