Arthur Freed
Film Producer and Lyricist

Allegations Summary:
Exposing himself to a 12-year-old girl
Industry:
Alleged Victim Gender:
Female

Arthur Freed was film producer, best known for his work at the studio MGM.  He produced films such as Babes in Arms, Meet Me in St. LouisZiegfeld Follies, Annie Get Your Gun, Show Boat, An American in Paris, Singin’ in the Rain, Kismet, and Gigi.

Actress Shirley Temple accused Freed of exposing himself to her in 1940, when she was 12 years old.

Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Self (Archive Footage)
2005
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self (archive footage)
2004
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (Archive Footage)
2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Self (archive footage)
1990
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
1976
The Oscars (TV Series - 5 Episodes)
Self
1953
The Song Writers' Revue
Himself
1929
The Broadway Melody
Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)
1929
Filmography
as crew member
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer
2008
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer
2003
Light in the Piazza
Producer
1962
Bells Are Ringing
Producer
1960
The Subterraneans
Producer
1960
Gigi
Producer
1958
Silk Stockings
Producer
1957
Invitation to the Dance
Producer
1956
Kismet
Producer
1955
It's Always Fair Weather
Producer
1955
Brigadoon
Producer
1954
The Band Wagon
Producer
1953
The Oscars (TV Series - 5 Episodes)
Producer
1953
Singin' in the Rain
Lyricist
1952
Singin' in the Rain
Producer
1952
The Belle of New York
Producer
1952
An American in Paris
Producer
1951
Show Boat
Producer
1951
Royal Wedding
Producer
1951
Pagan Love Song
Producer
1950
Crisis
Producer
1950
Annie Get Your Gun
Producer
1950
On the Town
Producer
1949
Any Number Can Play
Producer
1949
The Barkleys of Broadway
Producer
1949
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Producer
1949
Words and Music
Producer
1948
Easter Parade
Producer
1948
The Pirate
Producer
1948
Summer Holiday
Producer
1948
Good News
Producer
1947
Till the Clouds Roll By
Producer
1946
The Harvey Girls
Producer
1946
Yolanda and the Thief
Producer
1945
Ziegfeld Follies
Lyricist
1945
Ziegfeld Follies
Producer
1945
The Clock
Producer
1945
Meet Me in St. Louis
Producer
1944
Meet the People
Executive Producer
1944
Meet the People
Producer
1944
Girl Crazy
Producer
1943
Best Foot Forward
Producer
1943
Du Barry was a Lady
Producer
1943
Cabin in the Sky
Producer
1943
For Me and My Gal
Producer
1942
Panama Hattie
Producer
1942
Babes on Broadway
Producer
1941
Lady Be Good
Producer
1941
Little Nellie Kelly
Producer
1940
Strike Up the Band
Producer
1940
Babes in Arms
Producer
1939
The Wizard of Oz
Producer
1939
Broadway Melody of 1938
Songs
1937
Broadway Melody of 1936
Lyricist
1935
Hollywood Party
Original Music Composer
1934
Hollywood Party
Lyricist
1934
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
Music
1934
Dancing Lady
Lyricist
1933
Those Three French Girls
Lyricist
1930
Those Three French Girls
Story
1930
Good News
Lyricist
1930
The Hollywood Revue of 1929
Lyricist
1929
The Broadway Melody
Lyricist
1929