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1. Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis (2009)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
This documentary examines the many aspects of the gay fascination with Bette Davis, featuring film clips of Bette's most iconic moments, juxtaposed with camp burlesques of her by San ... See full summary »
Director: M. Black | Stars: Jimmy Bangley, William Clift, Bette Davis, Vincent De Paul
Votes: 225
2. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,199
3. Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010)
Documentary, History
The history of Hollywood film from the medium's invention to the birth of the New Hollywood in 1970.
Stars: Christopher Plummer, Daniel Selznick, Gregory Orr, Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Votes: 408
4. That's Hollywood (1976–1982)
30 min | Documentary, History
The history of Hollywood film in its various aspects.
Stars: Tom Bosley, Anthony Franciosa, Raquel Welch, Charles Gray
Votes: 61
5. Carl Laemmle (2019)
91 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Carl Laemmle is a feature documentary about the extraordinary life story of Carl Laemmle, the German-Jewish immigrant who founded Universal Pictures, and saved over 300 Jewish families from Nazi Germany.
Director: James L. Freedman | Stars: Antonia Carlotta, Ahilan Arulanantham, Bob Balaban, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 233
6.
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010)
Episode:
The Birth of Hollywood: 1907-1920
(2010)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, History
California was quickly recognized as the ideal setting for the American film industry, with its relative freedom from patent problems, constant sunshine and varied geography. Hollywood set up shop.
Stars: Christopher Plummer, Bob Balaban, Jeanine Basinger, Cari Beauchamp
Votes: 41
7.
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010)
Episode:
The Dream Merchants: 1920-1928
(2010)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, History
Looks in on the years between 1920 and 1928. This period was Hollywood's most creative periods and we get a wide range of stars from comedians like Keaton and Chaplin to horror like Lon Chaney. Rudolf Valentino and Clara Bow are discussed.
Stars: Christopher Plummer, Peter Bogdanovich, Richard D. Zanuck, Susan Fox-Rosellini
Votes: 39
8. W.C. Fields: Straight Up (1986 TV Movie)
94 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Joe Adamson | Stars: Dudley Moore, W.C. Fields, Harry Caplan, Teet Carle
Votes: 80
9. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression (2009 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Musical
A two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1930s.
Director: Phillip Dye | Stars: Shirley Jones, Don Ameche, Fred Astaire, Billy Barty
Votes: 71
10. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,169
11. E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
30 min | Documentary
Hollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.
Stars: A.J. Benza, A.C. Lyles, Marc Wanamaker, Bob Thomas
Votes: 317
12. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical (2008 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Musical
The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While ... See full summary »
Director: Phillip Dye | Stars: Robert S. Birchard, Leslie Caron, Carol Channing, Rhonda Fleming
Votes: 65
13. A Century of Sound (2007)
180 min | Documentary
The history of sound in motion pictures. The Beginning: 1876 - 1932
Director: Robert Gitt | Star: Robert Gitt
Votes: 9
14.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
(1988)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary about the life and films of actress Lillian Gish.
Director: Terry Sanders | Stars: Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp, Dorothy Gish, Lillian Gish
Votes: 77
15.
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010)
Episode:
Peepshow Pioneers: 1889-1907
(2010)
Not Rated | 59 min | Documentary, History
The early careers of the Warner brothers, Mayer, Carl Laemmle of Universal and William Fox of Fox. It also covers the invention of Thomas Edison's motion picture camera and penny arcades.
Stars: Christopher Plummer, Terry Borton, Paul Israel, Charles Musser
Votes: 52
16. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing (2009 Video)
108 min | Documentary, Musical
This is a two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1940s.
Stars: June Allyson, John Badham, Robert S. Birchard, Pat Boone
Votes: 57
17. Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997 TV Movie)
91 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Joan Collins hosts a collection of film clips, mostly from musicals, that were cut from the released product.
Director: Shelley Lyons | Stars: Joan Collins, Don Ameche, Phil Baker, Walter Brennan
Votes: 70
18.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
The Hollywood Knickerbocker
(2000)
Documentary
Stars: A.J. Benza, Joe DiMaggio, Harry Houdini, Mrs. Harry Houdini
Votes: 7
19.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
The Kennedys (Part 1): the Father, 1900-61
(1992)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Directors: James A. DeVinney, David Espar, Marilyn Mellowes, Phillip Whitehead | Stars: David McCullough, Stacy Keach
Votes: 52
20.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Charlie Chaplin
(1998)
Documentary
Stars: A.J. Benza, Charles Chaplin, Bonnie McCourt, Anthony Slide
Votes: 7
21.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
The Kennedys: Part 2 - The Sons, 1961-80
(1992)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: James A. DeVinney | Stars: David McCullough, Stacy Keach
Votes: 47
22. Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Pamela B. Green's energetic film about pioneer filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché is both a tribute and a detective story, tracing the circumstances by which this extraordinary artist faded from memory and the path toward her reclamation.
Director: Pamela B. Green | Stars: Jodie Foster, Alice Guy, Pamela B. Green, Catherine Hardwicke
Votes: 1,125 | Gross: $0.10M
23. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008 Video)
108 min | Documentary, Musical
A look at the history of musical movies hosted by Shirley Jones. Full of clips and behind the scenes stories that any movie buff will appreciate.
Director: Mark McLaughlin | Stars: Obba Babatundé, John Badham, Robert S. Birchard, Nikki Blonsky
Votes: 112
24. Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults (1999 TV Movie)
Documentary, Comedy, Music
Second installment of deleted scenes, mostly musical or comedic, from Fox films of the 30's - 50's.
Directors: Shelley Lyons, Kevin Burns | Stars: Joan Collins, Darrilyn Zanuck DePineda, Margaret Dumont, Alice Faye
Votes: 37
25. These Amazing Shadows (2011)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Directors: Paul Mariano, Kurt Norton | Stars: Jeff Adachi, James H. Billington, Robin Blaetz, Brooks Boliek
Votes: 1,758
26. The Hollywood Shorties (2016)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, Sport
A professional dwarf basketball team defies cultural stereotypes to become one of the most unforgettable attractions in 1980's Los Angeles.
Director: Ryan Steven Green | Stars: Tony Cox, Martin Klebba, Jimmy Briscoe, Kevin Thompson
Votes: 62
27.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
The Kennedys
(2009)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
The chronicle, which features home movies, and photos, includes patriarch Joseph Kennedy's business and political dealings, his 1960 presidential election and the tragic 1968 campaign, as well as Edward M. Kennedy's failed 1980 bid.
Directors: James A. DeVinney, David Espar, Marilyn Mellowes, Phillip Whitehead | Star: Stacy Keach
Votes: 36
28. The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh (2014)
95 min | Documentary, Biography
This is the first feature-length documentary on legendary director Raoul Walsh. In this 'memoir,' Walsh 'recounts' his career from the silent film era to the tumultuous 1960s. The ... See full summary »
Director: Marilyn Ann Moss | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Johnny Crear, Dorisa Day, Illeana Douglas
Votes: 250
29. Reel Models: The First Women of Film (2000 TV Short)
Documentary, Short, History
Director: Susan Koch | Stars: Minnie Driver, Susan Sarandon, Anthony Slide, Barbra Streisand
Votes: 54
30. The Man You Loved to Hate (1979)
PG | 78 min | Documentary
Erich von Stroheim was an director of silent movies, as well as an actor in both silents and talkies. Uncompromising and rigid, he battled the studio system for control over his pictures' ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Montgomery | Stars: Edward Binns, Paul Kohner, Marcel Dalio, Leonard Spigelgass
Votes: 210
31. Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008 TV Movie)
105 min | Documentary
An exploration into the invention of the crime genre in storytelling and the impact it would have during the infant years of cinema. Early Hollywood stars and directors are examined through... See full summary »
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Rudy Behlmer, Robert Benton, Sheri Chinen Biesen
Votes: 176
32. Le jardin oublié: La vie et l'oeuvre d'Alice Guy-Blaché (1996)
53 min | Documentary, Biography
The story of forgotten silent filmmaker Alice Guy and her more than 700 films.
Director: Marquise Lepage | Stars: Alice Guy, Roberta Blaché, Adrienne Blaché-Channing, André Gaudreault
Votes: 101
33. The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos (2016)
80 min | Documentary
Documentary about the Marx Brothers. It chronicles how they got started in vaudeville and got involved in motion pictures. It concentrates on their first five movies done at Paramount.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: F.X. Feeney, Leonard Maltin, David Mandel, Bill Marx
Votes: 69
34. Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood (2006 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Drew Casper, Michael B. Druxman, Robert Evans, Haden Guest
Votes: 41
35. Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films (2006 Video)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Tough, resourceful women broke the mold in gangster films. This film pays tribute to their influence on the cinema of their day - and their legacy.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Drew Casper, Larry Cohen, Michael B. Druxman, Robert Evans
Votes: 34
36. Stool Pigeons and Pine Overcoats: The Language of Gangster Films (2006 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Drew Casper, Larry Cohen, Michael B. Druxman, Robert Evans
Votes: 40
37. The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
An examination of the widespread fan disenchantment with George Lucas.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Joe Nussbaum, Daryl Frazetti, Doug Jones, Damian Hess
Votes: 4,872
38. Silent Hollywood: Cult, Stars, Scandals (2005 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Eckhart Schmidt | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Kevin Brownlow, Steven Gaydos, Randy Haberkamp
Votes: 15
39. Gangsters: The Immigrant's Hero (2006 Video)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Drew Casper, Michael B. Druxman, Robert Evans, Haden Guest
Votes: 37
40. Welcome to the Big House (2006 Video)
18 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Drew Casper, Larry Cohen, Michael B. Druxman, Robert Evans
Votes: 23
41. Prohibition Opens the Floodgates (2006 Video)
18 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Drew Casper, Larry Cohen, Michael B. Druxman, Robert Evans
Votes: 20
42. Forbidden Film: The Production Code Era (2009 Video)
10 min | Short
This short documentary explores the history behind Hollywood's infamous "Production Code".
Stars: Mark Vieira, Robert Birchard, Richard Jewell, Patricia King Hanson
Votes: 19
43. Life Is a Dream in Cinema: Pola Negri (2006)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Before Dietrich and Garbo, there was Negri. What does it mean to be a star? Why do some actors become stars and legends for all time? This documentary film answers these questions by ... See full summary »
Director: Mariusz Kotowski | Stars: Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach, A.C. Lyles, Cyndi Williams
Votes: 18
44. The Original Mermaid (2002)
52 min | Documentary
Story of Annette Kellerman, the international swimming vaudeville and silent screen star whose life story inspired the MGM classic Million Dollar Mermaid starring Esther Williams, which featured lavish Busby Berkeley scenes.
Directors: Michael Cordell, Ana Kokkinos | Stars: Annette Kellerman, Anthony Slide, Frank Thompson, Esther Williams
Votes: 18
45. The Silent Feminists: America's First Women Directors (1993)
45 min | Documentary
It's a film about American woman exploited and indoctrinated to further the Marxist revolution.
Directors: Jeffrey Goodman, Anthony Slide | Stars: Jane Wyatt, Simone Blaché, Priscilla Bonner, Ruth Clifford
Votes: 27
46. Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures (1983 TV Movie)
28 min
A unique documentary that chronicles the amazing career of turn-of-the-century moving picture pioneer Lyman H. Howe of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, whose six touring companies introduced ... See full summary »
Directors: Ben Levin, Carol S. Nelson | Stars: Lyman H. Howe, Mercedes McCambridge
47. The Many Faces of Cleopatra (2009 Video)
90 min | Documentary
An overview of the actresses who have portrayed Cleopatra in the movies, including glamorous Hollywood stars as Elizabeth Taylor, Vivien Leigh, Theda Bara, Claudette Colbert, and Sophia Loren.
Director: Phillip Dye | Stars: Theda Bara, Robert S. Birchard, Claudette Colbert, Rhonda Fleming
48. The Beauty of the Land: Anthony Slide on Andre De Toth and the Indian Fighter (2019)
31 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Robert Fischer | Star: Anthony Slide
49. Margery Wilson (1998)
44 min | Short, Documentary
Director: Katja Raganelli | Star: Anthony Slide
50. Hilary Mackendrick in Conversation with Anthony Slide (2011 Video)
38 min | Short, Talk-Show
Stars: Hilary Mackendrick, Anthony Slide