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Did Irving Thalberg work for universal?
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office.
Did he have other jobs with universal?
later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle.
What did he do at universal?
Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films.
What happened to him while at universal?
Laemmle told Thalberg to remain and "keep an eye on things for me." Two months later, Laemmle returned to California.
Why did Laemmle go to California?
partly to see how well Thalberg was able to handle the responsibilities he was given.
Thalberg gave him suggestions.
What did Thalberg suggest?
"The first thing you should do is establish a new job of studio manager and give him the responsibility of watching day-to-day operations..
What other responsibilities did he have?
Laemmle told him to take charge of the Los Angeles studio, which he did in early 1919.

Question: What did he do after taking charge?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Irving Thalberg do after taking charge at Universal Studios?