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What was notable about Beery's 1932 contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer?

  • Allowed him to direct

  • Came with a mansion

  • Paid $1 more than any other contract player

  • Required him to perform all his own stunts

Answer

Beery's 1932 contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer paid him $1 more than any other contract player, which was a reflection of his high status in the studio. He had been with the studio since 1922, and had appeared in a number of successful films, including "The Big House" (1930) and "The Champ" (1931).
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