The Universal Story (1996)
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An overview of the history of film studio Universal Pictures, featuring clips from many of its films.
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
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Richard DreyfussHimself
Kirk DouglasHimself (archive footage)
Michael J. FoxHimself (archive footage)
Tom HanksHimself (archive footage)
Alfred HitchcockHimself (archive footage)
Boris KarloffHimself (archive footage)
Spike LeeSelf (archive footage)
Steven SpielbergSelf (archive footage)Keywords
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What is The Universal Story about?
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
How long is The Universal Story?
The Universal Story has a runtime of 120 minutes.