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How did Anthony Mann begin his career in the theatre?
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Anthony Mann, born Bundesmann, began his career in the theatre as an actor in New York City shortly after graduating from high school. He performed under the name Anton Mann before transitioning into directing and production management during the 1930s at the Theatre Guild.
His early directorial work included productions such as Christopher Morleyâs Thunder on the Left. Between 1936 and 1938, he served as a director for the WPA Federal Theatre Project, a role that eventually brought him to the attention of film producer David O. Selznick and led to his move into the film industry.1