Garson Kanin

Jack Lemmon made over sixty films and received numerous awards, including eight Academy Award Nominations and two Oscars. Later in life, his achievement was enriched by new challenges in which he exposed the vulnerability and emotion of the later years as few had dared. He reveled in his ongoing screen partnerships with directors like Billy Wilder and stars like Walter Matthau. Narrated on-camera by Jack Lemmon, this documentary includes interviews with Lemmon's son, the actor Chris Lemmon. Also appearing are such legends as Jack's life-long friend, the writer and director Billy Wilder, writer-director Garson Kanin, drama teacher Uta Hagen, and actor Gregory Peck. Actors Charles Durning, Maureen Stapleton, Betty Garrett, and Kevin Spacey, writer Neil Simon, director Delbert Mann, and other Hollywood luminaries help complete the profile. Clips from some of Lemmon's major films as well as archival footage add to this portrait of one of our most illustrious and productive stars

Four-time Oscar-winner Katharine Hepburn called herself a "personality" as well as an actress, and rightfully so. This biography chronicles her life as an independent woman and legendary actress, from her childhood to her passionate relationships. Brought to light are thoughts on Howard Hughes, John Ford and longtime companion Spencer Tracy. Her story comes to life through rare home movies, screen tests, movie outtakes and interviews.

A businessman shows up in Washington to lobby agendas that are friendly to his construction plans. His ditsy ex-showgirl bimbo proves to be an embarrassment in social situations, so he hires a reporter to teach her how to appear more intelligent. Soon it becomes apparent to the reporter that she isn't so stupid after all, and things become more complicated as she begins questioning the papers her sugar daddy keeps getting her to sign, and the reporter begins falling in love with her.

The life and career of two-time Oscar winner Vivien Leigh, who battled tuberculosis and manic-depression but always remained a star.

Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and famous that knew him, this portrait concentrates on his career and his public life events.

In this tribute to her frequent co-star and longtime love, Katharine Hepburn hosts a behind-the-scenes look at Spencer Tracy's personal and professional life that features intimate personal accounts, interviews and clips from his most acclaimed work on the silver screen.

The story of the ill-fated romance between Greta Garbo and John Gilbert.

The trials and tribulations of David O. Selznick as he attempts to find an actress to play the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939).

First he seduced her. Then he made her a star. He was Johnny Hyde, 52-year-old agent, friend, lover. She was an unemployed starlet — destined to be America's greatest sex goddess. Theirs was a sizzling romance — torrid, touching, tragic.

A sex education teacher falls for a construction worker with a gambling problem.

A New York City bank teller becomes a media celebrity when he refuses to comply with his employer's demands that he shave his beard.

A New York City bank teller becomes a media celebrity when he refuses to comply with his employer's demands that he shave his beard.

A "Sixties Generation" comedy about an offbeat father-son relationship. Dad runs a Las Vegas hotel-casino and his son is a college student with a different set of moral and ethical standards. When they meet in Vegas, they immediately clash in their efforts to understand one another.

A "Sixties Generation" comedy about an offbeat father-son relationship. Dad runs a Las Vegas hotel-casino and his son is a college student with a different set of moral and ethical standards. When they meet in Vegas, they immediately clash in their efforts to understand one another.

An opportunistic young Hollywood singer, loyal only to himself, steps on everyone he meets in order to achieve success and fame.

Aos 51 anos, o viúvo Howard Harvey decide ir para a faculdade. Apesar da reprovação dos filhos, Howard decide negar qualquer tratamento especial, indo morar em um dormitório com outros alunos.

An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.

An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.

Na Holanda ocupada pelos nazistas, Otto Frank e sua família decidiram se esconder, devido às crescentes perseguições contra os judeus. O empresário Kraler e seu assistente Miep preparam um esconderijo nos quartos que ficam em cima de seu local de trabalho, e combinam com os Franks e outra família, os Van Daan, para ficar lá. Mais tarde, a eles se junta o dentista Dussel. Juntos, eles tentam evitar serem detectados, enquanto esperam a Holanda ser libertada pelos Aliados. Por isso, satisfazer as necessidades básicas pode se tornar um desafio, e até mesmo pequenos incidentes poderiam apresentar um sério risco de serem descobertos. Baseado no diário de Anne Frank, e na peça de teatro que foi adaptado a partir dele.

Um gangster contrata um assessor de imprensa alcoólatra para tornar a sua namorada loira estrela de uma gravação em 6 semanas. Mas o que é que ele vai fazer quando descobrir que ela não tem talento? E o que vai acontecer quando os dois se apaixonam?

Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.

Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.

Pat é uma atleta brilhante, exceto quando seu noivo dominador está por perto. Ela está quase ganhando o Campeonato de Golfe das Senhoras até que fica perturbada com a presença do noivo nos últimos buracos. Ele quer que eles se casem e esqueçam essa coisa toda de golfe, mas ela não pode se render tão facilmente. E pede a ajuda de Mike, um promotor de esportes um pouco sombrio. Juntos, eles enfrentam mafiosos, um boxer com ciúmes, e uma crescente atração mútua.

Florence and Chet Keefer have had a troublesome marriage. Whilst in the middle of a divorce hearing the judge encourages them to remember the good times they have had hoping that the marriage can be saved.

Um empresário que prosperou negociando com ferro-velho vai a Washington participar de uma negociata que envolve um congressista corrupto. Ele contrata um jornalista para que ele ensine boas maneiras, o modo de vestir, de falar e de andar a sua inculta amante, para que ela não cause problemas enquanto ele negocia. Mas professor e aluna se apaixonam e ela aprende a pensar sozinha, causando problemas inesperados ao namorado.

Casal de advogados se vê em lados opostos em um caso no qual a ré disparou contra o marido, ao encontrá-lo com a amante. No início marido e mulher mantêm as discussões durante o julgamento, mas em virtude da cobertura dada pela imprensa o casal não expõe suas posições apenas no tribunal e isto gera algumas confusões.

A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.

A young American soldier, with an honorable discharge, returns home from World War II to his bride, whom he married after a short courtship and has not seen for several years. The two come together with many trials and tribulations in trying to preserve their marriage in the post-war years.

A documentary account of the allied invasion of Europe during World War II compiled from the footage shot by nearly 1400 cameramen. It opens as the assembled allied forces plan and train for the D-Day invasion at bases in Great Britain and covers all the major events of the war in Europe from the Normandy landings to the fall of Berlin.

Directed by Garson Kanin and Jean Renoir.

Washington. Durante a 2ª Guerra Mundial uma jovem, Connie Milligan, aluga metade da sua casa para Benjamin Dingle, um amável senhor. Ele por sua vez aluga metade da sua parte para Joe Carter, um sargento da força aérea. Esta situação resulta em um inocente ménage à trois, na qual Benjamin banca o cupido.

Documentary short detailing the American soldier's part in preserving the fundamental ideals of this nation.

After Pearl Harbor Lt. James Stewart narrated this film to rouse American support for the war.

Documentary short film depicting the work in a British armaments plant in which the night shift consists of women workers.

Janie is a telephone operator who is caught up in the lines of love of three men: car salesman Tom, Chicago millionaire Dick and auto mechanic Harry. But Janie just can't seem to make up her mind between them. While fantasizing about her futures with each of the men, Janie spends her time desperately trying to juggle between them until she can make a decision.

While courting a young woman by mail, a rich farmer sends a photograph of his foreman instead of his own, which leads to complications when she accepts his marriage proposal.

Sete anos depois de um naufrágio no qual ela foi supostamente morta, Ellen Arden chega em casa e descobre que seu marido Nick acabou de se casar novamente. O radiante Nick esforça-se por dar a notícia à sua nova noiva. Mas ele fica chocado quando ouve a história toda: Ellen passou esses sete anos em uma ilha deserta sozinha com outro homem.

Sete anos depois de um naufrágio no qual ela foi supostamente morta, Ellen Arden chega em casa e descobre que seu marido Nick acabou de se casar novamente. O radiante Nick esforça-se por dar a notícia à sua nova noiva. Mas ele fica chocado quando ouve a história toda: Ellen passou esses sete anos em uma ilha deserta sozinha com outro homem.

Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.

Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together.

In 1923, Gregory Vance, a widower with two children, is a former scholar who has turned from book to bottle. He works, slightly, as a night-watchman, and his children, who know him for what he is and what he isn't, are his only admirers. Then, it is discovered that he is the only registered voter in a key precinct and the politicians, from both parties, arrive in droves bearing inducements. What he does about this situation, and the relatives who want to take his children away from him make up the story.

In 1923, Gregory Vance, a widower with two children, is a former scholar who has turned from book to bottle. He works, slightly, as a night-watchman, and his children, who know him for what he is and what he isn't, are his only admirers. Then, it is discovered that he is the only registered voter in a key precinct and the politicians, from both parties, arrive in droves bearing inducements. What he does about this situation, and the relatives who want to take his children away from him make up the story.

Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money. So Nancy pays Tony Anthony, working on a WPA road project, to marry, then divorce her. When Nancy inadvertently drives off with Tony's dog, Tony seemingly kidnaps her to retrieve the pooch, which leads to a cross-country race between the two to reach Reno and the divorce court since neither one wants to be the second to file papers.

On the day of his funeral, a dedicated smalltown doctor is remembered by his neighbors and patients.