CinemaOSSeries · 2011 · 1 Season

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

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Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the rise of the American film-making industry in Hollywood through from the early years of film-making to the foundation of the major motion-picture studios and the new class of the film star.

Created byPaul Merton

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
May 27, 2011
Last aired
June 10, 2011
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Network
BBC Two

Season 1

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Paul Merton

Paul Merton

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Created by
Paul Merton
Paul Merton

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