Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic
β 6.5 Β· 2004 Β· 60m Β· Documentary
Documentary about the legendary American film director from his introduction to the film industry in its early years to his death in 1959.
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
1991 Β· β 7.9
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This short travelogue depicts snippets of locations in Hollywood, California, most of them as seen from the streets. Considerable time is taken showing the kinds of architecture of private homes. There are images of various important buildings, and a depiction of the Hollywood Bowl. Finally, there is a sequence revolving around the premiere of the film βDirigibleβ (1931) at the famed Chinese Theatre.
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2017 Β· β 6.6
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Jean Renoir: Part Two - Hollywood and Beyond
1993 Β· β 10
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1961
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2000
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2006
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1990
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