Rudy Behlmer

Rudy Behlmer

Nascimento : 1926-10-13, San Francisco, California, USA

Morte : 2019-09-27

História

Rudy Behlmer was an American film historian and writer. He was an expert in the history and evolution of the motion picture industry.

Perfil

Rudy Behlmer

Filmes

Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
Self
Today's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why this iconic musical continues to influence and inspire musical performers around the world.
Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic
Self
The behind the scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.
Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
Self
Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.
Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
Self
The epic story of how the film The African Queen (1951), directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, was shot on real African locations, barely overcoming all kinds of hardships and disasters.
Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
Himself
A documentary on the life and career of Victor Fleming, director of such iconic movies as The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind.
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self
This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.
In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic
Himself
The making of Quo Vadis (1951).
Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
Self
Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.
The Making of 'Rebecca'
Self
Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film "Rebecca" and the working relationship of Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick.
Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Spymaster
Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock and early spy and espionage films.
The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious'
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).
A House of Secrets: Exploring 'Dragonwyck'
Self
A documentary about the making of the movie "Dragonwyck"
Guilt by Association: Psychoanalyzing 'Spellbound'
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Spellbound.'
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Himself
A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.
The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk
Self
Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by scientists and inventors, to the triumph of the talkies.
Becoming John Ford
Self
Portrait of film director John Ford, perhaps best known for re-inventing the Western, and generally considered one of America's greatest directors.
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Self
A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Himself
A short documentary about Robby the Robot.
The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
Self
An appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film The Maltese Falcon.
Stagecoach: A Story of Redemption
Himself - Author-Film Historian
Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".
Jezebel: Legend of the South
Self
Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."
Censorship and Desire
Self
Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."
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?"
A Streetcar on Broadway
Self
Interviews and photos about the play on Broadway
A Streetcar in Hollywood
Self
How the play was adapted to Film
RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.
William Powell: A True Gentleman
A short documentary about William Powell.
The Music of 'Humoresque'
himself
A short documentary about the music in the 1946 film "Humoresque"
Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born
Himself - Author & Film Historian
This documentary is featured on the DVD for Captain Blood (1935), released in 2005.
Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale
Himself
Short documentary about the making of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex.
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Self - Author and Film Historian
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
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.
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
Himself
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle is a documentary focusing on the first six sound Tarzan films produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. Written and directed by John Rust, the documentary features interviews with film historians Rudy Behlmer and Scott Tracy Griffin, who discuss the films' literary antecedents and behind-the-scenes production details.
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
Self
An overview of the making of John Huston's 1948 classic "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
Himself
With rare behind-the-scenes footage, a detailed look at the making of Walt Disney’s adaptation of the Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
Himself, film historian
Film historians examines the making of the 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood."
Cinerama Adventure
Self
A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry into the widescreen era.
The Universe According to Universal
Narrator
Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other Science Fiction staples. The piece further looks at the political and social implications, parallels, and escapism in the movie. The piece spends much of its screen time on how 'It Came From Outer Space' echoed and influenced the genre, its legacy, performances, adherence to Ray Bradbury's source material, 3D photography and presentation, score and effects, and more. This is a quality piece that informs and entertains alike, one that fascinatingly examines the film, and others like it, as both entertainment and echoes of real life.
What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'
Self
Movie and stage icon Debbie Reynolds hosts the making of "Singin' in the Rain". The short documentary includes Donald O'Connor, who played the comical "Cosmo Brown", Stanley Donen, one half of the directors next to Gene Kelly, and Kathleen Freeman, who played Phoebe Dinsmore, Lina Lamont's (Jean Hagen) voice coach.
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Self
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
Celebrating Dumbo
The people who did this movie had a talk about Dumbo.
Backstory: Gentleman's Agreement
Self - Film Historian
Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called Gentleman's Agreement (1947).
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
Himself
Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.
Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley'
Self
Documentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge an enduring masterpiece despite the challenges of wartime production.
Backstory: 'All About Eve'
Self
A documentary about the making of the 1950 film "All About Eve."
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Self / Host
Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Self
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Self / Host
A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
Himself
An insider's account of Jack Warner, a founding father of the American film industry. This feature length documentary provides the rags to riches story of the man whose studio - Warner Bros - created many of Hollywood's most classic films. Includes extensive interviews with family members and friends, film clips, rare home movies and unique location footage.
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
Himself - Film Historian
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
King Kong 60th Anniversary Special:
Documentary on the making of the 1933 RKO film King Kong. Contains interviews with George Turner, Linwood Dunn, Rudy Behlmer.
You Must Remember This: Um Tributo a Casablanca
Self - Film Historian
A documentary about the making of the classic film "Casablanca."
Robin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie
Self
U.S. network TV special surveying the history of Robin Hood in popular culture, emphasizing the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". Interviews with principal cast and crew from that film highlight the special. Pierce Brosnan hosts.
Hollywood Without Make-Up
Director
A collection of behind the scenes and home movies from the golden age of Hollywood.