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Cinema Legends

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Documentary

TV-G

1 Season

23 minutes

An intimate look into the complex life and talents that belied the history (and mystery) behind some of the most influential actors in the history of motion pictures.

Season 1, 13 Episodes

Season 1 (13 Episodes)

Cinema Legends - Cinema Legends

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Cary Grant, one of the most accomplished and recognizable actors of the twentieth century, was not always the influential icon he is known as today. He started from humbling beginnings in a broken family in a small town in England, running away from home

Cinema Legends - David Niven: Dashing & Debonaire

David Niven: Dashing & Debonaire,

A career marred by immigration and military issues, combined with the tragic loss of his young wife, David Niven's was one of distinguished grace and charm.

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Both a blessing a curse, Edward G. Robinson would revolutionize, set the standard for, and ultimately become typecast as the quintessential gangster actor.

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Elizabeth Taylor, recognizable from nearly every facet of her life, was noteworthy during her life and even long afterward thanks to her diverse filmography, her unmistakable beauty, and her tumultuous personal life.

Cinema Legends - Frank Sinatra: A Life Story

Frank Sinatra: A Life Story,

Frank Sinatra, widely recognized by the nickname, The Voice, proved his namesake year in and year out of his prolific career. His appeal stemmed from his roots and ascended with him as his career trajectory pushed him into the international spotlight.

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Humphrey Bogart, a name synonymous with artisan performance, has a catalogue to his name as substantial as the two closest actors combined. His plethora of iconic roles has had a lasting impact on-screen performers and even the film industry in general.

Cinema Legends - James Cagney: Up from the Streets

James Cagney: Up from the Streets,

James Cagney is widely accepted as one of the first undisputed great actors. His ability to transcend all limitations set by his signature shortness enabled a career belonging to singularly the most recognizable and bankable star of the time.

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Cinema Legends,

Jimmy Stewart has been celebrated from his career's beginnings through present day as a champion of the everyman, portraying Americans on America's terms and vouching for the decency of American ideals and values.

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Cinema Legends,

Katharine Hepburn became the top-billed female performer on the silver screen by means of fluidly segueing from role to role, impressing and connecting all who saw her portrayals of humanity. One of the most celebrated actress in American history.

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Cinema Legends,

Sir Laurence Olivier has been widely cited as one of if not the greatest screen actor since the medium's advent. Destined to be a star since being seen on stage and invited to Hollywood just so he could be made into a star.

Cinema Legends - Marilyn Monroe: A Life Story

Marilyn Monroe: A Life Story,

Marilyn Monroe has retained a reputation as a universal sex symbol even decades after her death. Her sexual nature and sensuous performances/appearances have solidified her stature as the living embodiment of sexuality in cinema.

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Shirley Temple's fame as a child star elevated her all the way until she was unquestionably the highest paid and highest grossing actor on the silver screen.

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Vivien Leigh is perhaps as well known for her tumultuous personal life and its effects on her career trajectory as she is for her immaculate career itself.

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Cinema Legends

Documentary

TV-G

1 Season

23 minutes

An intimate look into the complex life and talents that belied the history (and mystery) behind some of the most influential actors in the history of motion pictures.

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