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1924 in film

See also: 1923 in film, other events of 1924, 1925 in film, list of 'years in film'.

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1 Events

2 Top Grossing Films of the Year

3 Births

4 Deaths

5 Other Movies Released

Events

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) considers making a silent film of The Wizard of Oz. MGM and Frank J. Baum[?] failed to come to an agreement so the rights were sold to Chadwick Pictures.[?]

Top Grossing Films of the Year

The Thief of Baghdad, directed by Raoul Walsh[?] and starring Douglas Fairbanks

Births

January 16 - Katy Jurado, actress (+ 2002)

Deaths

Other Movies Released

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