Old Hollywood Movies

A woman takes drugs in a Los Angeles hotel, and has much to say.

In 1947 Los Angeles, a police detective tries to solve the shocking and grisly murder of 22-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short.

Featuring the vintage films, and pictures that made her a phenomenon, BETTIE PAGE, THE GIRL IN THE LEOPARD PRINT BIKINI, focuses on the life and...

The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B....

The life of Frank Sinatra, as an actor and singer and the steps along the way that led him to become such an icon.

A Detective tracks down a killer of homeless people on the streets of Detroit.

Basically this is a commercial for Hollywood's Lido Lounge and for MGM contract players. The Lido is a large watering hole; we visit one afternoon...

bettie page documentary

When the ballerina star of a musical feature walks off in a huff, aided by the fit-throwing director, her understudy steps in and a star is born.

The private Joan Crawford fought as hard to create a normal family life as she did to establish her career. She forged her own path and to that end...

Washed-up novelty musician Reuben Gimbel wants to resurrect his career after his agent dies.

The controversial life story of America's greatest exotic dancer, who at 87 years old is preparing for her final and most important act: to repair...

This short shows the entrances of the various Hollywood studios, then specifically visits Warner Bros. / First National Studios. We start at the...

A compilation of early-day silent films that serves as a glimpse back to the formative days of the movie industry as a salute to Hollywood's Golden...

Martin Scorsese is among those paying tribute to Gene Tierney, the Academy Award-nominated American actress who was a leading lady in Hollywood...

A documentary looking at the sex revolution movement that highlights famous modern day Playmates. Pin-up gals, of the 1960's era to modern day,...

Official Music Video for Katherine Lavin's song, "Baby Can't Wait".

Harry Williams, member of the rhythm & blues band, Bloodstone, is about to go onstage for a concert when he is hit on the head. The rest that follows...

The story of Esther Williams is that of an improbable encounter. That of the glamorous Hollywood of the 1940s with a swimming champion. A meeting...

This short experimental film tells the story of a man who comes to Hollywood to become a star, only to fail and be dehumanized. He is identified by...