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Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story

  • TV Series
  • 19871987
  • 6h
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8.6/10
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Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story (1987)
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The history of the major Golden Age of Hollywood film company, RKO Pictures.The history of the major Golden Age of Hollywood film company, RKO Pictures.The history of the major Golden Age of Hollywood film company, RKO Pictures.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
155
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  • Stars
    • Edward Asner
    • Linwood G. Dunn
    • Ginger Rogers
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    • Edward Asner
    • Linwood G. Dunn
    • Ginger Rogers
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    • 9User reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
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    Linwood G. Dunn
    Linwood G. Dunn
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    Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers
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    Pandro S. Berman
    Pandro S. Berman
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    3 episodes3 eps • 1987
    Joseph F. Biroc
    Joseph F. Biroc
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    James G. Stewart
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    Katherine Brown
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    Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn
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    Bert Granet
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    Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum
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    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
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    Jane Greer
    Jane Greer
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    Robert Wise
    Robert Wise
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    John Houseman
    John Houseman
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    Richard Fleischer
    Richard Fleischer
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    William Dozier
    William Dozier
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    John Springer
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    William Fadiman
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    The history of the major Golden Age of Hollywood film company, RKO Pictures.
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      Features King Kong (1933)

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    One heck of a mini-series!
    I do not think there have been any other mini-series such as "Hollywood: The Golden Years" that have gone to such depths to explore the life and death of a major studio. The archival footage is in pristine condition, and the live interviews are all so reflective (and a tad bit sad) of the inner workings of RKO.

    I thought Edward Asner -- as host and narrator -- did a bang-up job handling the enormous chores required to properly do this six-parter. I felt the music -- some original, I guess, and some archival -- filled the bill beautifully. Also, each episode had a theme that worked well, with plenty of examples of the subject. I only wish that each episode had been longer. I guess that's the hallmark of a good show: always leave 'em wantin' more!!

    My only hope is that this will be released on DVD -- and soon!!
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    • Mar 31, 2004

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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1987 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The RKO Story: Tales from Hollywood
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • RKO Pictures
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      6 hours
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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