Movie Description
The Universal Story
(1996)Overview
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
Featured Crew
- Director : David Heeley
- Producer : David Heeley,Joan Kramer
- Writer : David Heeley,Joan Kramer
- Editor : Scott P. Doniger
- Cast : Richard Dreyfuss,Kirk Douglas,Michael J. Fox,Tom Hanks,Alfred Hitchcock,Boris Karloff,Spike Lee,Steven Spielberg
Cast
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Universal Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1996-04-21
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 00m
Production CompaniesTop Hat Productions,Universal Television
Genres
- Documentary
