Hollywood: The Golden Years

Duration: 60

Year Published: 1961

Creator: WOLPER PRODUCTIONS

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: A history of the silent film narrated by Gene Kelly. Includes clips from films and nostalgic views of and commentary about craftsmen and stars who remain part of the "fact and fancy" of Hollywood's golden years., Traces the growth of the motion picture industry from nickelodeon days to the advent of sound. Features such stars as Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Rudolph Valentino, and Greta Garbo, and points out the important contributions of directors such as D.W. Griffith. Includes clips from the Mack Sennett comedies and other films. Ends with Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer," a beginning film of the sound era.

Complete Record: A history of the silent film narrated by Gene Kelly. Includes clips from films and nostalgic views of and commentary about craftsmen and stars who remain part of the "fact and fancy" of Hollywood's golden years., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.