Los Angeles is the movie capital of the world. In the early 20th century, Hollywood grew into the filmmaking hub that would change the entertainment industry forever. And this rapid growth from a few wildcat distributors with cameras into the organized, polished studio system can be attributed to a few influential men.
One of the most powerful studio bosses, or moguls, from the Golden Era of Hollywood was Louis B. Mayer. He was the boss of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) for over 25 years, in the studio’s heyday. Most people interested in Hollywood history are familiar with the stories about Mayer’s tenure as lord and master of Tinseltown’s grandest studio. However, it was an uphill climb that brought Mayer to Hollywood. …