Movies and TvShows featuring "mgm-studios" theme.

The Great Buster: A Celebration is a documentary film that explores the life and career of Buster Keaton, one of the greatest silent film actors and directors. It delves into his rise to fame, his struggles with alcohol abuse, his innovative stunts, and his contributions to the world of film. The documentary also touches on his personal life, including his marriages, his hearing loss, and his later years in the industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film paints a comprehensive portrait of this legendary figure in cinema history.

The Cameraman is a silent film comedy directed by Buster Keaton and Edward Sedgwick. The film follows the journey of a newsreel cameraman who falls in love with a secretary and tries to impress her by becoming a successful cameraman. Along the way, he faces various comedic obstacles and adventures, including a monkey, a streetcar, and a boat accident. Despite his best efforts, he struggles to capture the perfect shot and win the girl's heart. The Cameraman is considered one of Keaton's finest films, showcasing his trademark physical comedy and innovative filmmaking techniques.

Elvis: That's the Way It Is is a documentary movie that captures Elvis Presley's electrifying performances and rehearsals during his Las Vegas tour in 1970. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the King of Rock and Roll as he prepares for his shows, showcasing his charisma, talent, and dedication to his craft. The film also features interviews with fans and musicians, providing insight into the impact of Elvis' music on his audience and the music industry as a whole.

Free and Easy is a pre-code film that takes place in the 1920s and follows the chaotic events of a fictional movie premiere. With slapstick comedy, singing, and dancing, the film explores the farcical situations that arise as the characters navigate a film set, a theater, and a train.

Struggling actress Hedda Hopper can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintence of hers is the extremely powerful gossip monger Louella Parsons - maker and breaker of careers (and lives) through her daily syndicated newspaper column. The big movie moguls, fed up with Parson's power over their stars, decide to de-claw her by setting up gossip Hopper as a competitor in the rumour industry. What they couldn't forsee was that Hopper would become as big as Parsons -- and every bit as much of a pain. Based on the true life stories of two of the most powerful (and arguably dangerous) women of Hollywood's hay-day.

This short film looks at the extensive wardrobe department that clothed the casts of MGM films into the 1960s.

Sample This is a documentary film that delves into the origins of hip-hop music and its impact on popular culture. It explores the influential Apache Nation break from the record "Apache" and how it became one of the most sampled beats in history, giving birth to a new genre of music. The film also examines the cultural and social significance of hip-hop, its rise to mainstream popularity, and its place in contemporary music.

Discover the glamorous and candid moments of Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. From movie stars and archive footage to candid home movies, delve into the history of Hollywood through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.

Interviews with filmmakers/fans Willard Carroll and John Waters, Stephen Cox, author of The Munchkins of Oz, Munchkin actors and others on the impact and influence of the 1939 MGM film version of The Wizard of Oz.

This short begins at Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam). The electricity generated here by the Colorado River is sent to Hollywood, where movie studios need it to make movies. After a tour of the MGM studios' power plants, we see short advertisements for upcoming MGM releases.

The star-crossed affair between the king and queen of Hollywood.

Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood (2005) is a biographical documentary that explores the life and career of Irving Thalberg, one of the most influential film producers in Hollywood history. The film delves into Thalberg's rise to prominence at MGM Studios during the 1920s and 1930s, his marriage and family life, as well as his impact on the film industry. It also examines Thalberg's contributions to social and historical documentaries during the Depression era. With a focus on Thalberg's role as a writer, producer, and director, this documentary provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of this film industry legend.

This short film focuses on Bess, considered to be the smartest horse in the movies, as she works with her trainer.