Jeanine Basinger

FRANK CAPRA: MR AMERICA tells the story of how Frank Capra, a young and penniless immigrant, rose through the ranks of early Hollywood to become one of the Great American storytellers.

Dean Martin tenía un encanto relajado que lo hizo exitoso en todo, desde comedias de pantalla grande hasta programas de variedades de televisión y actos en vivo en Las Vegas. El cineasta Tom Donahue explora la variada carrera de Martin, incluidas sus complicadas relaciones con Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr y otros. Escuchamos a admiradores como el crítico Gerald Early, el actor Jon Hamm y el artista de hip-hop RZA, quienes dan testimonio de la perdurable mística de Martin.

Elia Kazan represented the American dream. An immigrant who came without anything and who became the Prince of Hollywood and Broadway after World War II. Actor, theater director, filmmaker, writer, he is the founder of Actor’s Studio, a collaborator of Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams, and a director who discovered Marlon Brando and James Dean.

Considerada en la década de 1940 como la mujer más guapa del mundo, la mítica estrella de Hollywood fue también una gran inventora. Hedy Lamarr, la estrella del Hollywood clásico, pasaba las noches encerrada en su laboratorio desarrollando patentes para el ejército e incluso ideó un proyecto de comunicación secreto que ayudó al ejército aliado en su lucha contra los nazis. Este revelador documental descubre a una increíble mujer que corrió intrépidas aventuras para escapar de un esposo maltratador que simpatizaba con el III Reich y que pasó las noches tratando de crear un sistema de comunicación secreto que ayudó a ganar la guerra contra los nazis, mientras de día participaba del glamour de las grandes producciones de Hollywood.

A personal and captivating account of the extraordinary life and work of Ingrid Bergman (1915-82), a young Swedish woman who became one of the most celebrated actresses in world cinema.

Este nuevo documental esencial rinde homenaje al legado legendario director de casting Marion Dougherty y arroja luz sobre uno de los oficios más olvidadas y menos comprendido en el cine.

This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.

Documentary focusing on the film careers F.W. Murnau, Frank Borzage and William Fox and their impact on the history of cinema.

Before the G, PG and R ratings system there was the Production Code, and before that there was, well, nothing. This eye-opening documentary examines the rampant sexuality of early Hollywood through movie clips and reminiscences by stars of the era. Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickford, Marlene Dietrich and others relate tales of the artistic freedom that led to the draconian Production Code, which governed content from 1934 to 1968. Diane Lane narrates.

A look at the mystique of road movies, combining interviews, film clips, music, photography, literature and a narrative storyline featuring Paul Rudd and Tom McCarthy.

Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."

Short documentary about the "woman's picture" at Warner Brothers.

Behind the scenes look at the classic Bette Davis comedy.

Documentary that explores the life and career of leading man Cary Grant through film clips and interviews. Produced as S18E03 of the long running series American Masters.

Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.

American Masters Series. Documentary on Gene Kelly that gives insight into his dancing, how he formed a style (first "blue collar dancer") and developed different cinematique techniques, such as brilliantly shot dancing sequences.

Blonde, beautiful and talented, Marion Davies was the first and funniest screwball comedienne. As star of two of the best comedies ever made, Show People and The Patsy, she combined zany slapstick and exuberant mimicry. Glamorous, witty and kind, both on screen and off, Davies was also famous for her 35-year-long love affair with William Randolph Hearst.

Hollywood careers are full of make-or-break moments. For Clint Eastwood, one such moment came when studio powers agreed to let him make his directing debut. That story and others comprise this portrait of the famed Hollywood icon. His career is explored via an array of film clips, interviews and more.

Harto de su trabajo, un policía abandona el cuerpo y decide instalarse en un pueblo, donde planea llevar una vida tranquila. Pero una serie de acontecimientos hacen que se le confunda con un agente secreto del gobierno, al que un sanguinario capo de la mafia de Chicago tiene en su punto de mira.

A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.