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How did David Selznick begin his career in the movie business?

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He landed in Hollywood in 1926, and "talked, hustled, and cajoled his way into Metro/Goldwyn/ Mayer (MGM)." He was given a job as a reader in the story department. After one day, Selznick started bombarding executives with ideas.

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