doi:10.7916/d8-9r7k-px59Oral history interview with Joseph Pasternak, 1971Pasternak, Joe, 1901-1991oral historiesmixed materialMotion picture producers and directorsMotion pictures--Production and directionMotion picture musicMotion pictures--ColorMotion picture authorshipPasternak, Joe, 1901-1991Arrival in United States, 1921; Universal Studios; return to Europe, 1928; various film related jobs; second migration to United States, 1936; discovery and success of Deanna Durbin; introduction of classical music to mass audience; move to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; work with Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Louis B. Mayer, others; relative simplicity as a hallmark; high production values on low budgets; consummate importance of screenwriters, producers; early color technology; destructive aspects of television; nostalgia for studio era; various stunts; Busby Berkley