Author Archive: Retro

A show producer demonstrates the talents of his cast at an auction to sell the show and the performers to the highest bidder.

Semi-documentary relates how Extra Girl #1472 on a C.B. DeMile Film, Suzanne Emery, reports to Central Casting one day for DeMille’s _The Crusades_. Among footage of the making of the film, she gets her chance for fleeting fame…

Silent movie producer J. Pierpoint Ginsburg has put off making his first talkie.

Inspirational documentary short film featuring Hollywood stars promoting the sales of War Bonds through songs and skits.

‘The Golden Years. Host Gene Kelly takes us on a history tour of motion pictures from the turn of the century until the introduction of sound. Approx. 60 Minutes

This video presents archival footage of the Academy Awards ceremony held in 1955 for movies released in 1954. The program shows an evening hosted by Bob Hope, during which the Elia Kazan anti-union picture On the Waterfront took top honors with eight wins out of twelve nominations, including the prize of Best Picture, while its star, Marlon Brando, won his first Best Actor Oscar after four consecutive nominations. Kazan garnered the Oscar for Best Director as well, while Grace Kelly received the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl. This video also features nominees such as Humphrey Bogart (for The Caine Mutiny) and Bing Crosby (for The Country Girl).

Parade A compilation of short subjects released in the 1930s featuring major stars at play.

Rare home movies of many visiting Hollywood stars and colorful gardens of this California Landmark.