For nearly a century, Hollywood has captivated and influenced generation after generation of moviegoers. Its magic has left an indelible imprint on every culture with a movie projector. Originally broadcast on PBS, HBO/Cinemax, TNT, A&E, Lifetime, and Bravo, this is one of the most comprehensive collections of biographies and cinema retrospectives ever compiled, a spectacular treasury of 32 revealing biographies of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. These biographies, some narrated by the stars themselves, include interviews with friends, family members and colleagues, as well as clips from their most memorable films, and in some cases, rare home movies.
“Over 350 actors, writers, directors, producers, make-up people, publicists, agents, and family members all gave of themselves to help make these shows possible. This was the way it was in Hollywood in its classic era and these were the stars that captured us.” – Gene Feldman, producer/director of The Hollywood Collection
An award-winning collection of classic movie star biographies and retrospectives features filmed recollections from directors, producers, writers, agents, and fellow actors, memorable film clips, candid interviews, home movies, newsreel footage, rare behind-the-scenes glimpses, footage of Academy Award banquets… and more.
Produced by award-winning, husband-and-wife filmmakers Gene Feldman & Suzette Winter, hailed by audiences and reviewers alike for their engrossing and incisive productions, winners of Cine Golden Eagle & Chris Awards…
The Hollywood Collection
A Janson Media Presentation of a Wombat Production
Written and produced by Gene Feldman & Suzette Winter
Directed by Gene Feldman
The Films…
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach
Charlton Heston: For All Seasons
Clint Eastwood: The Man From Malpaso
Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door
Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero
Grace Kelly: An American Princess
Jack Lemmon: America’s Everyman
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Mae West… And the Men Who Knew Her
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Shirley MacLaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Shirley Temple: America’s Little Darling
Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough
William Holden: The Golden Boy
Yul Brynner: The Man Who Was King
The Worlds of Harry Connick, Jr.
Details
LENGTH: 31 x 60 Minutes
FORMAT: Series
CAMERA: 16mm, Betacam
INTERNATIONAL TRACK: Yes
TEXTLESS: No
CLOSED CAPTIONS: No
ASPECT RATIO: 4:3
PRODUCTION YEAR: 1984-1999
RELEASE YEAR: 1984-1999
SUPPLIER: Wombat Productions
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
RIGHTS TERRITORY: Worldwide
