The Universal Story
The Universal Story
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Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
Released Apr 21, 1996
Runtime 2h 0min
Genre Documentary
Actor Richard Dreyfuss, Kirk Douglas, Michael J. Fox
Director David Heeley
Production Top Hat Productions