A. Arnold Gillespie

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic Trailer

Albert Arnold "Buddy" Gillespie (October 14, 1899 – May 3, 1978) was an American cinema special effects artist. He was born on October 14, 1899 in El Paso, Texas. Gillespie joined MGM as a set designer in 1925, a year after it was founded. He was educated at Columbia University and the Arts Students League. His first project was the silent film Ben-Hur, released that same year. He worked at the studio in various capacities until 1962. In 1936, he became the head of MGM's Special Effects Department. He died on May 3, 1978 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Wizard of Oz Trailer (1939)

15 August 1939

Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives.

Ben-Hur Trailer (1959)

18 November 1959

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

Texas Carnival Trailer (1951)

05 October 1951

A Texas carnival showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister.

Desperate Search Trailer (1952)

19 November 1952

A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.

The Kissing Bandit Trailer (1948)

14 November 1948

Ricardo, the milquetoast son of a Mexican bandit, would rather lead a quiet life in Boston. But the family would rather that he follow in his father's footsteps and become "The Kissing Bandit".

Adam's Rib Trailer (1923)

24 September 1923

Michael Ramsay only has time for gathering his fortune in wheat. His wife seeks comfort elsewhere and, to avoid a scandal, her daughter Matilda assumes her mother's guilt.

Green Fire Trailer (1954)

29 December 1954

In Colombia, mining engineer Rian Mitchell discovers Carrero, the lost emerald mine of the Conquistadors, but has to contend with notorious local bandit El Moro's gang and with coffee planter Catherine Knowland's love.

Soldiers Three Trailer (1951)

01 April 1951

Kiplingesque tale of British forces in 19th-century India.

Young Man with Ideas Trailer (1952)

02 May 1952

A Montana lawyer gets distracted after moving to California with his wife and children.

North by Northwest Trailer (1959)

06 August 1959

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

The Yellow Cab Man Trailer (1950)

25 March 1950

Pirdy is accident prone. He has been denied insurance from every company in town because he is always getting hit or hurt in some way.

Forbidden Planet Trailer (1956)

23 March 1956

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years.

Rose Marie Trailer (1954)

03 March 1954

Rose Marie Lemaitre, an orphan living in the Canadian wilderness, falls in love with her guardian, Mike Malone, an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The Crowd Trailer (1928)

03 March 1928

John, an ambitious but undisciplined New York City office worker, meets and marries Mary. They start a family, struggle to cope with marital stress, financial setbacks, and tragedy, all while lost amid the anonymous, pitiless throngs of the big city.

Scaramouche Trailer (1952)

08 May 1952

In 18th-century France, a young man masquerades as an actor to avenge his friend's murder.

Tell It to the Marines Trailer (1926)

23 December 1926

U.S. Marine Sergeant O'Hara has his hands full training raw recruits, one of whom, 'Skeets' Burns, is a particular thorn in his side.

Angels in the Outfield Trailer (1951)

19 October 1951

The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.

The Blackbird Trailer (1926)

13 February 1926

Two thieves, the Blackbird and West End Bertie, fall in love with the same girl, a French nightclub performer named Fifi.

Callaway Went Thataway Trailer (1951)

15 November 1951

Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on television.

How the West Was Won Trailer (1962)

02 November 1962

The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.

Quo Vadis Trailer (1951)

08 November 1951

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

The Power and the Prize Trailer (1956)

26 September 1956

An ambitious executive jeopardizes his career to marry a European refugee.

Desire Me Trailer (1947)

31 October 1947

A war widow falls in love with the man who informed her of her husband's death.

Night Flight Trailer (1933)

06 October 1933

Story of South American mail pilots, and the dangers they face flying at night.

Operator 13 Trailer (1934)

08 June 1934

American Civil War, 1862. After the disaster of the Second Battle of Bull Run, Major Allen, chief of the Secret Service of the Union, asks actress Gail Loveless to become one of his operators and infiltrate enemy territory.

Captains Courageous Trailer (1937)

25 June 1937

Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks.

The White Cliffs of Dover Trailer (1944)

11 May 1944

American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance.

Mutiny on the Bounty Trailer (1935)

22 November 1935

Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic Trailer (1990)

20 February 1990

Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of the film.

Green Mansions Trailer (1959)

19 March 1959

A young Venezuelan idealist flees his native land to escape a revolution. Hoping to find peace, he goes to the mountains and the forests of the Amazon.

High Society Trailer (1956)

17 July 1956

With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.

The Magnificent Yankee Trailer (1950)

20 December 1950

Biography of celebrated American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes.

They Were Expendable Trailer (1945)

07 December 1945

After a demonstration of new PT boats, Navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt.

Jailhouse Rock Trailer (1957)

17 January 1957

After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Trailer (1954)

22 July 1954

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

I Love Melvin Trailer (1953)

20 March 1953

Melvin Hoover, a budding photographer for Look magazine, accidentally bumps into a young actress named Judy LeRoy in the park.

Mrs. Miniver Trailer (1942)

03 July 1942

Middle-class housewife Kay Miniver deals with petty problems. She and her husband Clem watch her Oxford-educated son Vin court Carol Beldon, the charming granddaughter of the local nobility as represented by Lady Beldon.

The Last Time I Saw Paris Trailer (1954)

18 November 1954

Reporter Charles Wills, in Paris to cover the end of World War II, falls for the beautiful Helen Ellswirth following a brief flirtation with her sister, Marion.

Meet Me in St. Louis Trailer (1944)

28 November 1944

A year in the life of a turn-of-the-century middle class family, leading up to the opening of the 1904 St.

Tarzan and His Mate Trailer (1934)

16 April 1934

Harry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.

La Bohème Trailer (1926)

13 March 1926

A group of starving artists try to survive in 1830s Paris, including a seamstress and the would-be playwright she loves.

All the Brothers Were Valiant Trailer (1953)

13 November 1953

In the South Pacific islands, two brothers, one good and one bad, fight over the same girl and over a bag of pearls.

Ride, Vaquero! Trailer (1953)

17 July 1953

Two Mexican outlaws, Rio and Esqueda, raised as stepbrothers, have a showdown over the issue of whether to evict new settlers from their Texas border territory.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Trailer (1925)

25 December 1925

Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite.

The Harvey Girls Trailer (1946)

18 January 1946

On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop.

Test Pilot Trailer (1938)

16 April 1938

Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.

Mutiny on the Bounty Trailer (1962)

08 November 1962

The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline.

The Prize Trailer (1963)

25 December 1963

A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living.

Gaby Trailer (1956)

09 May 1956

A French ballerina falls in love with an American paratrooper on a two day pass in London near the end of World War II.

Her Twelve Men Trailer (1954)

11 August 1954

An inexperienced female teacher is hired at a private elite school for boys where she raises a few eyebrows among the all-male faculty.

Jupiter's Darling Trailer (1955)

18 February 1955

Rome is on the verge of being conquered by Hannibal. While Rome's ruler, Fabius Maximus, plots a defense against Hannibal's armies, Fabius' fiancée, Amytis, is curious about the fearless conqueror.

Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo Trailer (1944)

15 November 1944

In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a young lieutenant leaves his expectant wife to volunteer for a secret bombing mission which will take the war to the Japanese homeland.

Upstage Trailer (1926)

06 November 1926

Dolly Havens, a small-town girl with big-town ambitions that are larger than her talents, hooks up with Johnny Storm, a vaudeville performer, whose talents make the act a success.

The Sea of Grass Trailer (1947)

25 April 1947

On America's frontier, a St. Louis woman marries a New Mexico cattleman who is seen as a tyrant by the locals.

The Bad and the Beautiful Trailer (1952)

25 December 1952

Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel.

The Strip Trailer (1951)

31 August 1951

Drummer Stanley Maxton moves to Los Angeles with dreams of opening his own jazz club, but falls in with a gangster and a nightclub dancer and ends up accused of her murder.

The Opposite Sex Trailer (1956)

15 November 1956

Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal.

Jeopardy Trailer (1953)

30 March 1953

A woman is kidnapped when she goes to get help for her husband who is trapped on a beach with the tide coming in to surely drown him.

Adam's Rib Trailer (1949)

17 November 1949

A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.

Invitation Trailer (1952)

29 January 1952

A rich man buys a husband for his dying daughter and she finds out.