Life Goes to the Movies (1976) (TV)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

Mel Stuart

Writer:

Richard Schickel (writer)

Release Date:

31 October 1976 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | History

Plot:

A look at the history of film from 1936-1972, with a special emphasis on the social impact of the medium and the way it both reflected and influenced American life. |

Plot Keywords:

Historical | Film Industry

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win

Cast

Henry Fonda	...	Himself / Host
Shirley MacLaine	...	Herself - Hostess
Liza Minnelli	...	Herself

Runtime:

180 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

A lost gem

I saw this three-part series on TV when it first aired, with Henry Fonda, Shirley MacLaine, and Liza Minnelli as hosts. Occasionally PBS would re-run it, but it hasn't appeared in years. It's an insightful, poignant, affectionate look at America's love affair with the movies. From Frank Capra to Woody Allen, it spans the decades when some of our greatest actors, directors, and writers were turning out films that would become classics. A shame that you don't see it on cable somewhere -- perhaps Turner Classic Movies or American Movie Classics. More's the pity that it's not available on DVD. If you love movies, cast a vote to bring this documentary back to life.