Shannon Mulholland is a Prdcer bsd in New York, Long Island, New Jersey. She prod docs including the NY Times Critics Pick Cooper and Hemingway: The True Gen Sam Waterston premier at Quad NYC, Lalemme, LA. Other Docs incl Inside High Noon Frank Langella, Liza Minnelli Meet Me in St Louis, Sergeant York Of God and Country Liam Neeson. She has also prod theatr prods off Broadway, Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, inclg Hemingway It Just Catches at the Cherry Lane
In the annals of photography, Cecil Beaton stands as a titan, a visionary whose lens encapsulated the essence of elegance, grace, and sophistication. Born on January 14, 1904, in London, England, Beaton's journey traversed the realms of photography, fashion, set design, and even the Oscars, leaving an indelible mark on each.
**Early Years and Career Beginnings**
Beaton's early life was marked by a profound appreciation for the arts and an innate sense of style. He studied at St. John's College, Cambridge, where he pursued a degree in history, but his true passion lay in the visual arts. Despite not receiving formal training in photography, Beaton's talent shone through in his early works, which often depicted the glamorous world of high society.
His breakthrough came in the 1920s when his photographs began appearing in Vogue and Vanity Fair, two of the most prestigious fashion magazines of the time. Beaton's distinctive style, characterized by exquisite lighting, impeccable composition, and a keen eye for detail, quickly garnered him widespread acclaim and established him as a leading figure in the world of fashion photography.
**The Glamour of Hollywood and Beyond**
As his reputation grew, Beaton's lens turned towards Hollywood, where he captured the essence of its biggest stars. From Greta Garbo to Marilyn Monroe, Beaton's portraits exuded a timeless elegance, elevating his subjects to iconic status. His ability to capture the essence of his subjects, to reveal their innermost emotions and aspirations, set him apart as a master portraitist.
Beyond the realm of fashion and Hollywood, Beaton's talents extended to set and costume design, earning him two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design for "Gigi" in 1958 and "My Fair Lady" in 1965. His meticulous attention to detail and flair for the dramatic brought to life the worlds of these beloved films, cementing his legacy in the world of cinema.
**A Legacy of Elegance and Innovation**
Throughout his illustrious career, Beaton's work transcended mere photography, becoming synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and innovation. His influence extended far beyond the realm of fashion and film, shaping the cultural landscape of the 20th century and beyond.
In addition to his artistic endeavors, Beaton was also a prolific diarist and writer, chronicling the world around him with wit, charm, and insight. His published works offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of high society, providing invaluable insights into the personalities and events that shaped his era.
**Conclusion**
Cecil Beaton's legacy endures as a testament to the transformative power of art and creativity. Through his lens, he captured the essence of an era, immortalizing its beauty, glamour, and elegance for future generations to admire and appreciate. His contributions to photography, fashion, and film continue to inspire and influence artists around the world, ensuring that his legacy will endure for years to come.
Cecil Beaton New York A darling of Manhattan social circles, Cecil Beaton made a mark on fashion and portrait photography, as well as costume and scenic design with his eclectic vision and social charm. From the 1920s to the 1960s, Manhattan’s high society embraced British-born photographer and designer Cecil Beaton (1904-80). Cecil Beaton: The New York Years assembles Beaton’s photographs, drawings, and costumes, chronicling his impact on city culture. A font of ideas, the eclectic Beaton left his mark not only on fashion and portrait photography but also in costume and scenic design for Broadway, ballet, and the opera.
On Camera Participants:President Bill Clinton,King Albert of Monaco, Brian Garfield, Jonathan Foreman, Tim Zinnemann, Maria Cooper, Lee Clark Mitchell, Stephen PrinceandM.Z. Ribalow.
INSIDE HIGH NOON, a documentary explores both the remarkable 1952 film and the gripping story behind its troubled production. The real-life events behind the making of HIGH NOON make for rich drama, indeed.
When released, HIGH NOON was seen as an attack on HUAC. However, this means little to an audience today. INSIDE HIGH NOON examines with fresh insight what makes HIGH NOON timeless, and why it works so powerfully still, over 70 years after its release.
Official Trailer for new "INSIDE HIGH NOON" 2022 documentary- Edited by Richard Zampella
"Shannon Mulholland" Producer- Theater, Film & Documentaries "New York City, NY" Shannon Mulholland is an American Producer of several documentaries including "Cooper and Hemingway: The True Gen," narrated by "Sam Waterston"; "Inside High Noon - Directors Cut," narrated by "Matthew Rhys"; "Liza Minnelli on Meet Me in St Louis"; "Sergeant York: Of God and Country," narrated by "Liam Neeson'; as well as live and theatrical productions off Broadway, at Alice Tully Hall & Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC, Town Hall, NYC including "Hemingway's It Just Catches" written by Carol Hemingway with music by "Cole Porter" at the historical Cherry Lane Theater, NYC. Shannon is spends time between New York City, Long Island and New Jersey.Shannon Mulholland Point Lookout "Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary." Cecil Beaton "New York"
Shannon Mulholland, Producer New York NY: In Production "Craig Gilbert: The Grandfather of Reality Television" written & directed by John Mulholland edited by Richard Zampella produced by Richard Zampella & Shannon Mulholland Craig Gilbert is an American producer and creator of the first reality series in history, "An American Family". Craig Gilbert was portrayed by James Gandolfini in HBO's "Cinema Verite" Read the New York Magazine article: Reality Replay. James Gandolfini played Craig Gilbert in the 2011 HBO Film Cinema Vertie, and portrayed the man who was behind the cameras for “An American Family.” Gandolfini stated : “I think Craig was so astounded that the Loud family got so destroyed and he got so destroyed by people. They went after the Loud family so viciously. All they were really were regular people and their family was not that much different than anybody elses. He was just trying to document it and they went after both of them so viciously that he said the hell with this.”
Shannon Mulholland, Producer New York City: "Classic Hollywood Film Chatter" 52 podcast episodes hosted by John Mulholland edited by Richard Zampella produced by Richard Zampella & Shannon Mulholland Hosted by writer/director/film historian John Mulholand. Each week, John interviews those who know classic Hollywood best - actors, writers, directors, producers, and their colleagues, family and friends. Interviews include: "Joan Leslie", "A.C. Lyles", "Liza Minnelli", "Eli Wallach", "Farley Granger", "Jean Simmons", "Robert Osborne", "Arlene Dahl", "Charlton Heston", "Richard Shepherd", "George Stevens Jr" among others.
"Cooper & Hemingway: The True Gen" (www.cooperhemingway.com) Twitter: @coophem | facebook.com/cooperhemingway narrated by Sam Waterston, featuring the voice of Len Cariou written & directed by John Mulholland edited by Richard Zampella. produced by Richard Zampella & Shannon Mulholland A New York Times Critics Pick Cooper and Hemingway: The True Gen is an unprecedented look at the bond between two of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. Utter opposites... nothing in common. The cowboy and the suburbanite. The conservative and the liberal. And yet these two artists (a word both men scoffed at) were the best of friends, right up to their deaths a mere seven weeks apart in 1961. But is the friendship of these two men really so surprising? A study of these two men is a study of the 20th century. Their internationally renowned careers (Cooper, two Best Actor Academy Awards; Hemingway, Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes) were played out over the same turbulent decades: the hedonistic 20s, the grim Depression 30s, the war-ravaged 40s, and the deceptively slumbering 50s; throughout, their public and private lives connected, parted, re-connected, intertwined, over-lapped, and collided. It is no small irony that the lives of these two men should suffer untimely ends at the dawn of the erupting sixties. Their final, poignant chapter closed at the beginning of a decade which would challenge many of the very ideals and precepts which both men so prominently represented.And yet, decades later, we have Liam Neeson reflecting: "...the character of Bryan Mills (Taken) fits into a cinematic iconic figure that we all recognize from way back ... I'm thinking of Gary Cooper in High Noon, who is kind of a Bryan Mills. That kind of iconic figure that audiences seem to be attracted to. Perhaps Cooper and Hemingway didn't really pass the torch, perhaps they merely leant it. Written & Directed by John Mulholland
Documentary Filmmaker John Mulholland Sheds New light on Artists and Icons Shaping Culture Through History Shannon Mulholland, Producer New York NY: "Duke Ellington 110th Anniversary Celebration"`: Take the A Train Go Green 110th Birthday Celebration of Jazz Legend Duke Ellington Produced by Richard Zampella and Shannon Mulholland Travel Green: Take the "A" Train was conceived by Shannon Mulholland of New York. A "Green Initiative" celebrating the 110th Anniversary of the birth of Jazz legend Duke Ellington. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declared April 29, 2009 Duke Ellington Day in honor of the event. To commemorate his life, a special run of the last surviving 1939 ‘A’ Train, which was made famous by Duke Ellington’s signature tune Take the A Train. The world famous Duke Ellington Orchestra preformed the iconic song on the mezzanine at 125th Street and St. Nicholas. - New York NY
Conceived by Shannon Mulholland Go Green: Take the A Train Duke Ellington Days
Shannon Mulholland, Producer "New York City":
"Sergeant York: Of God & Country" (www.ofgodandcountry.com) narrated by Liam Neeson written & directed by John Mulholland produced by Richard Zampella & Shannon Mulholland This Documentary produced for Warner Home Video entitled Sergeant York: Of God and Country runs 38 minutes and 55 seconds as it mixes movie clips, archival materials, and interviews. It includes on camera interviews with authors Michael Birdwell and MZ Ribalow, actors June Lockhart and Joan Leslie, Gary Cooper’s daughter Maria, and film historian Robert Osborne. The film chonicles how Alvin York's story was brought to the screen; and explores York’s restrictions and requirements. The film follows casting decisions, war-related issues of the era and script development, performances, characters, shooting topics and production problems. Watch the story behind Gary Cooper's Academy Award winning role. Sergeant York: Of God and Country Review
INSIDE HIGH NOON, a documentary explores both the remarkable 1952 film and the gripping story behind its troubled production. The real-life events behind the making of HIGH NOON make for rich drama, indeed.
When released, HIGH NOON was seen as an attack on HUAC. However, this means little to an audience today. INSIDE HIGH NOON examines with fresh insight what makes HIGH NOON timeless, and why it works so powerfully still, over 65 years after its release.
"50th Anniversary Screening of High Noon" Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center New York City. Introduction by Liam Neeson. On Stage Panel: John Mulholland, Jonathon Foreman, Tim Zinneman
50th Anniversary Screening of High Noon Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC
"Casablanca 60th Anniversary Screening" Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center NYC Hosted by Robert Osborne, TCM on-air host and veteran Hollywood reporter. The gala evening featured special guest speakers that include Humphrey Bogart's son Stephen Bogart; Ingrid Bergman's daughters, Isabella & Ingrid Rossellini and Pia Lindstrom; and Leslie Epstein, the son of screenwriter Phillip Epstein.
60th Anniversary Screening of Casablanca Lincoln Center NYC
Shannon Mulholland, Producer: "Celebration ScreeningPride of the Yankees" Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center NYC. Hosted by John Sterling, radio voice of the New York Yankees. The gala evening will feature special guest speakers that include Matthew Modine, Teresa Wright, co-star in the film, Gary Cooper's daughter Maria Cooper, John Mulholland, writer/director/film historian, and John D. Rawlings, editorial director of Sporting News. Other celebrities scheduled to attend include Keith Hernandez, Yogi Berra, Patricia Neal, Miya Ali, daughter of Mohammed Ali, Celeste Holm, Jill Scharry, daughter of producer Dori Scharry, Angelica Torn, daughter of Geraldine Page and Rip Torn, Caridad Rivera, David Douglas Duncan, Nancy Friday, Gale Buckley, daughter of Lena Horne, Julie Garfield, daughter of John Garfield, Ray Robinson, Lou Gehrig author and others.
Liza Minnelli was born on March 12th 1946 in Los Angeles, California to famous showbiz parents. Her mother, Judy Garland was herself a superstar of the day renown for her impressive contralto vocal range and numerous movie appearances, but most notably for her leading role in the classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939), still regarded by many even today as one of the most iconic films ever made. Liza’s father was Vincente Minnelli, a director of films and musicals who had become famous for his efforts in musicals such as ‘Meet me in St Louis’ and ‘An American in Paris’, as well as several acclaimed comedies and dramas.
Bloomberg's New York City - “Thank you for 12 years of extraordinary service,” Cuomo gushed to Bloomberg. “You, my friend, left New York City better than you found it, and there is no higher praise for a public servant.”
