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Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years

1997 · Movie · 129 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary

If you love the movies, you won’t want to miss this fascinating and fact-filled chronicle of the first 50 years of Twentieth Century Fox (1915-1965). Hosted by James Coburn, this look back at the birth of a major Hollywood studio is packed with clips from over 120 films, plus revealing interviews, archival footage and fascinating film outtakes. You'll witness the boom times and the hard times. The unforgettable stars and stories. The trendsetting innovations and behind-the-scenes moments. They're here to enjoy as Shirley Temple, Tyrone Powers, Betty Grable, Henry Fonda, Marilyn Monroe, and more great stars shine…as beloved classics (The Grapes of Wrath, Miracle on 34th Street), musicals (The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!) and little gems (Charlie Chan at the Opera) shape legends and lore…as studio chief Darryl F. Zanuck builds an unforgettable Hollywood dream factory. They're all here. For a movie fan, they're all a dream come true.

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Details
Years
1997
Release date
1997-01-21
Language
English
Runtime
129 min
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (5 votes)

Themes

  • motion picture studio
  • film archives
  • film history

Cast & crew

Directed by Kevin Burns