Real Estate
The former Las Vegas home of celebrated filmmaker George Sidney, who directed scores of Technicolor musicals for MGM during the 1940s and early ‘50s, is listing for sale at $1.9 million.
Dec. 15, 2016
The modern home in Las Vegas has four bedrooms and six bathrooms in nearly 11,000 square feet of living space.
Movies
George Sidney, among the last surviving directors of MGM’s beloved Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and early ‘50s, died Sunday of lymphoma at his Las Vegas home.
May 7, 2002
The Las Vegas International Film Festival, which will be held Sept. 16-20 at the Century Orleans 12 Theaters at the Orleans Hotel, 4500 W.
Sept. 2, 1998
Morgan Freeman, Viola Davis and former President Obama are among the many saluting the legacy of pioneering actor Sidney Poitier, who has died at 94.
Jan. 7, 2022
Entertainment & Arts
Jane Robinson Sidney, 72, widow of actor Edward G. Robinson and wife of director George Sidney.
July 26, 1991
The Oprah Winfrey-produced documentary “Sidney,” about the groundbreaking actor-director-activist, begs for a deeper exploration of Poitier’s life.
Sept. 22, 2022
A Beverly Hills home with several generations of Hollywood ties is for sale at $28.45 million.
Oct. 27, 2016
Sports
Bill Walton, George Gervin, Rick Barry and Artis Gilmore are among the athletes scheduled to play at 1 p.m.
Oct. 25, 1994
Television
MANDELA TV STORY TO STAR SIDNEY POITIER?: It’s a story that would ring up Big Numbers on TV.
April 5, 1990