Hollywood an empire of their own

DVD 2005

Documentary focusing on the Eastern European Jewish immigrants who founded the studios that gave rise to Hollywood. Examines the rise of American film, the lives of the men who shaped it, and the origins of the values that Hollywood embraces today. Includes home movies, interviews with film historians and critics, and clips from well-known films.

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Documentary television programs

Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) History

Jewish motion picture producers and directors United States Biography

Jews United States Biography

Jews in the motion picture industry United States

Motion picture industry California Los Angeles History

United States Civilization Jewish influences

Part of a Series:

Biography Biography (A & E Home Video (Firm))

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ISBN:

9780767081801

Description:

1 videodisc (ca. 100 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in

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Other Title:

Empire of their own [DVD]
Biography (Television program)

Notes:

Based on: An empire of their own : how the Jews invented Hollywood / by Neil Gabler
For specific added features see container or interactive features menu while viewing disc
Originally produced for television in 1997 and broadcast in the U.S. on A&E Network as Hollywoodism: Jews, movies and the American dream
Edited by Reid Dennison ; music, Aaron Davis, John Lang ; written and directed by Simcha Jacobovici ; produced by Elliott Halpern, Simcha Jacobovici
Narrated by R.H. Thomson
DVD ; full screen presentation
Limited public performance rights

Control Number:

527817

UPC:

733961727753

Other Authors:

A & E Home Video (Firm)
Arts and Entertainment Network
Associated Producers (Toronto, Ont.)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Gabler, Neal. Empire of their own
Jacobovici, Simcha, 1953-
New Video Group

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