Documentary ·History · United States of America · 1972 · 51m

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

Director

Cast

Dick Cavett as Narrator (voice) Bud Abbott as Self (archive footage) Constance Bennett as Self (archive footage) Humphrey Bogart as Self (archive footage) Lucille Bremer as Self (archive footage) Billie Burke as Self (archive footage)

Crew

Pieter Hubbard — Editor Bud Friedgen — Editor Irwin Rosten — Writer Bud Friedgen — Producer Irwin Rosten — Producer

Synopsis

A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back lot and props. By extension this provides a general history of Hollywood's Golden Age and the legendary studio system.

Mood & Themes

auction movie studio

Key Collaborators

Pieter Hubbard Editor Bud Friedgen Editor Irwin Rosten Writer Bud Friedgen Producer Irwin Rosten Producer

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