Hollywood

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Hollywood

1980- 1980

1 Seasons

13 Episodes

8.4(17 votes)

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Overview

A 1980 documentary series exploring the establishment and development of the Hollywood studios and its impact on 1920s culture.

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Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

James Mason

Self - Narrator

Production

Hal Roach

Self

Acting

Louise Brooks

Self

Directing

Allan Dwan

Self

Directing

King Vidor

Self

Acting

Leatrice Joy

Self

Acting

Iron Eyes Cody

Self

Acting

Harold Lloyd

Self

Acting

Bessie Love

Self

Acting

Gloria Swanson

Self

Acting

Lillian Gish

Self

Acting

Colleen Moore

Self

Writing

Adela Rogers St. Johns

Self

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Acting

Viola Dana

Self

Acting

Blanche Sweet

Self

Acting

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Self

Directing

Byron Haskin

Self

Acting

Mary Astor

Self

Directing

Henry King

Self

Writing

Karl Brown

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Anita Loos

Self

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