Top-rated
Mon, Jan 27, 1964
From World War One to Korea, Hollywood stars have been involved in America's wars, from selling war bonds to entertaining the troops to joining the armed forces themselves. Prominently shown are scenes at the Hollywood Canteen and USO shows with Bob Hope. Stars in uniform including Robert Montgomery, Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart and Douglas Fairbanks, Jnr. are show.
Mon, Feb 10, 1964
An examination of how films have been used to advance causes and ideas, from the early war films with their uncomplicated patriotic messages, to more serious topics involving unemployment and depression, to racial intolerance. Also, a look at foreign propaganda films including those from Hitler's Germany and more recent soviet productions.
Mon, Mar 9, 1964
Overview of Kim's swift rise from Chicago model to current status as movie sex symbol. Scenes include her beach house, her artwork and partying with her art colony friends. we see her incognito in a wig in a crowd, and extracts from her films are shown, including Pushover (1954),Picnic (1955), Bell Book and Candle (1960) and the still in production Of Human Bondage (1964).
Top-rated
Mon, Apr 13, 1964
Rita's early days as part of her parent's dancing act leads to film parts, bigger and better until she's a leading lady, paired with top male stars. Scenes from some of her best remembered films are shown, such as "You'll Never get Rich" (1941) and "Gilda" (1946). Also seen are behind the scenes shots on the sets of her current film, "Circus World" (1964).