Hollywood (1980) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Hollywood online in HD.
Hollywood — Storyline
A 1980 documentary series exploring the establishment and development of the Hollywood studios and its impact on 1920s culture.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill
- Starring: James Mason
Hollywood — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1980-01-08 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.4/10 (17 votes) |
Hollywood — Episode Guide
Docuseries
- E1: Pioneers (1980-01-08) — The evolution of film from penny arcade curiosity to art form, from what was considered the first plot driven film, The Great Train Robbery, through to The Birth of a Nation, films
- E2: In the Beginning (1980-01-15) — Hollywood is transformed from a peaceful village with dusty streets and lemon groves to the birthplace of the industry in California. Silent film transcends international boundarie
- E3: Single Beds and Double Standards (1980-01-22) — Fast success in Hollywood brings a cavalier party lifestyle, which led to shocking scandals such as Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle's trial and subsequent acquittal for manslaughter. To to
- E4: Hollywood Goes to War (1980-01-29) — The outbreak of World War I provides Hollywood with a successful source for plots and profits. Peacetime curtails the release of war movies, until the release of King Vidor's The B
- E5: Hazard of the Game (1980-02-05) — Silent films are often remembered for slapstick gags and dangerous stunts. Stuntmen took anonymous credit for very little pay and could not reveal their involvement. Stuntmen Yakim
- E6: Swanson and Valentino (1980-02-12) — Two of the great romantic legends of the silent screen are profiled. Rudolph Valentino's on-screen persona is remarkably different from his real personal life, as recounted by his
- E7: The Autocrats (1980-02-19) — Two of Hollywood's greatest directors, Cecil B. DeMille and Erich von Stroheim. One worked with the Hollywood system, the other against it. DeMille's pictures, lavish in detail and
- E8: Comedy: A Serious Business (1980-02-26) — Hollywood learned very early how to make people laugh. Comedy was king, and battling for the throne were stars like Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, Harry Langdon and Charlie Chaplin.
- E9: Out West (1980-03-04) — 'The Old West' was still in existence in the silent days. Old cowboys and outlaws re-lived their youth, and got paid for doing it, by working in films. The 'western craze' really b
- E10: The Man with the Megaphone (1980-03-11) — Silent film directors were flamboyant pioneers, making up their technique as they went along. Filming 'indoor' sets on open outdoor lots and combating the elements, communicating w
- E11: Trick of the Light (1980-03-18) — Skilled cameramen had the ability to turn an actress into a screen goddess, and were valuable assets to studios and stars. With the aid of art directors, they achieved some of the
- E12: Star Treatment (1980-03-25) — Producers discovered the effect of 'star power' on their box office bottom line. Creating Hollywood stars becomes its own industry, resulting in the Hollywood Star System, from whi
- E13: End of an Era (1980-04-01) — Silent films had universal appeal, simply by replacing intertitles and dialogue cards for the foreign markets. Sound film was experimented with in many forms since the 1890s, but d
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Hollywood have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Who created Hollywood? Kevin Brownlow, David Gill.
Where can I watch Hollywood? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
