Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies

Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies

The camera wasn't the only thing closing in on the leading ladies

NR 2000 · 55 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary, TV Movie

A reclusive millionaire who owed his fortune to his father, Howard Hughes staked his fame on many things, including his credits as a producer, director and aviator. But he is perhaps best known for his skills as a Casanova, reportedly romancing Jean Harlow, Ginger Rogers, Lana Turner, Rita Hayworth and Bette Davis. Actor Billy Zane narrates this documentary, which offers a glimpse of the man behind the glamour.

Directed by Christian Sebaldt · Written by Mary Jane Morrison

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Billy Zane Narrator (voice)
Howard Hughes Self (archive footage)
Janet Leigh Self
Leonard Maltin Self
Terry Moore Self
Mamie Van Doren Self
Pat Broeske Self
Jean Harlow Self (archive footage)
Ava Gardner archive footage
Jane Russell Self
Joan Fontaine Self (archive footage)
Sally Forrest Self

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