Irene Thirer (1905–1964) was an American film critic and newspaper editor.

Biography

Born in

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, Thirer moved to

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in 1910 and was educated at

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and City College. She began her journalism career at '' The Daily News'' in 1921, initially as a picture-caption writer, and transitioned to

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in 1925. She was part of the team that developed the newspaper's star-rating system for film reviews. In 1935, Thirer moved to ''

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'', where she continued to write film reviews and conduct interviews until her death in 1964. Her approach to film criticism was noted for its balance and thoughtfulness, distinguishing her work in an industry often known for its harsh critiques. In 1955, Thirer became the vice chair of the

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. In 1957, as chair of the New York Film Critics, she presented an award to Ingrid Bergman for the actress's role in ''Anastasia''.

References

1905 births 1964 deaths American film critics 20th-century American newspaper editors Journalists from London New York University alumni City College of New York alumni New York Daily News people New York Post people {{US-journalist-1900s-stub