CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 1h 30m

Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1

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Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.

Directed byEdith Becker

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1999

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Robert Culp

Robert Culp

Narrator

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Self

Angela Cartwright

Angela Cartwright

Self

Yvonne Craig

Yvonne Craig

Self

Eddie Foy III

Eddie Foy III

Self

Charles B. Fitzsimons

Charles B. Fitzsimons

Self

Marni Nixon

Marni Nixon

Self

Adam West

Adam West

Self

Nick Adams

Nick Adams

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
Edith Becker

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