Drew Casper

Movies

Unacceptable Under The Code: Censorship In Hollywood
Self
A look at The Hays Code and the methods used by film artists, actors, directors to work with, work around and even subvert the intent of The Hays Code, during a period of very socially repressive regimes in political and civil power
In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic
Himself
The making of Quo Vadis (1951).
The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious'
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).
The Sound of Silence: The Making of 'The Lodger'
A "The Making of..." documentary about Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Lodger (1927)'.
'S Wonderful: Creating An American in Paris
This recently produced behind-the-scenes documentary digs into Gershwin's original work, the genesis of the cinematic adaptation, casting, the shoot, and the eventual reception of the film.
Thank Heaven! The Making of 'Gigi'
Himself
Documentary on the making of Gigi
A House of Secrets: Exploring 'Dragonwyck'
Self
A documentary about the making of the movie "Dragonwyck"
Inside 'The Apartment'
Self
A 2007 documentary on the making of 'The Apartment'.
The Tragic Mask: The Laird Cregar Story
Self
A biography of the short-lived character actor Laird Cregar.
Concerto Macabre: The Films of John Brahm
Self
A look at the life and films of the expressionistic movie and television director John Brahm.
Man In the Attic: The Making of
Self
This short documentary takes a look at the making of Twentieth Century Fox's 1944 film "The Lodger".
Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon
Self
A documentary about actor Jack Lemmon.
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Self
Short documentary about prohibition and gangsters and how it affected the movies of the day.
Welcome to the Big House
Self
Short documentary on the prison film in the 1930s.
Shadows of Suspense
Self
A documentary featuring film historians, directors and authors discussing the making of Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity."
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Self
A look at the motion picture production code and its effects on Hollywood.
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Self
A documentary on the roles of women in gangster movies.
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate.
Jezebel: Legend of the South
Self
Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."
Sweet Bird of Youth: Chasing Time
Self (as Dr. Drew Casper)
The making of the film with Drew Casper.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Playing Cat and Mouse
Self - author of 'Post War Hollywood'
The Making of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Donald Spoto and Drew Casper.
Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
Self
An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"
Old Acquaintance: A Classic Woman's Picture
Self
Short documentary about the "woman's picture" at Warner Brothers.
The Man Who Came to Dinner: Inside a Classic Comedy
Self
Behind the scenes look at the classic Bette Davis comedy.
Because of the Wonderful Things It Does: The Legacy of Oz
Himself
A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Little Caesar: End of Rico, Beginning of the Antihero
Self
An examination of "Little Caesar" (1931) by film historians and critics.
Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat: The Theater of War
Self
'Making of' featurette about director Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece classic Lifeboat (1944). Narrated by the director's daughter and granddaughter, a Hitchcock scholar and a John Steinbeck specialist.
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Self
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
The Petrified Forest: Menace in the Desert
Self
Short documentary about the making of "The Petrified Forest."
Possessed: The Quintessential Film Noir
Self - USC, Hitchcock Professor of American Film
Eddie Muller, James Ursini and Casper discussing Possessed (1947) 'dark cinema' features.
Mr. Skeffington: A Picture of Strength
Produced by Warner Brothers as one of the extras to the DVD release of MR. SKEFFINGTON (1944), this short documentary has a variety of talking heads describing the origins and impact of the film on its original release, as well as explaining how and why its appeal has lasted so long.
White Heat: Top of the World
Self
An examination of "White Heat" (1949) by film historians and critics.
The Roaring Twenties: The World Moves On
Self
This documentary is featured on Warner Brothers' DVD for The Roaring Twenties (1939), released in 2005.
Beer and Blood: Enemies of the Public
Self
An examination of "The Public Enemy" (1931) by film historians and critics.
Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say?
Self
Documentary covering the Warner Bros. James Cagney /Pat O'Brien classic "Angels with Dirty Faces" (1938), hosted by film historian Rudy Behlmer.
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Self
Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this one hour special.