MGM’s Dynamic Duo
On the rare occasions that Mannix failed to scare an actor straight by himself, the MGM powerhouse would put in a call to an old childhood friend from Jersey (aka a mobster) to make sure his message was read loud and clear.
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Mannix also took it upon himself to read every single telegram that was sent and received by the studio—including intimate messages sent by MGM’s stars. This helped both Mannix and Strickling to be prepared for any scandal that might have been brewing. The dynamic duo had the power to respond to the scandal before it happened, or more importantly, to prevent it from happening in the first place.