Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983 · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary, Comedy

Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival footage make up this star-studded voyeuristic look at the Golden age of Hollywood during the 30s, 40, and 50.

Directed by Stanley Sheff

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