Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Born: February 6, 1911
Died: June 5, 2004
in Tampico, Illinois, USA
Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989), the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975) and prior to that an actor.

Upon his college graduation, Reagan first moved to Iowa to work as a radio broadcaster and then in 1937 to Los Angeles, California. He began a career as an actor appearing in over fifty movie productions. Some of his most notable roles are in Knute Rockne, All American and Kings Row.

Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, and later spokesman for General Electric. His start in politics occurred during his work for General Electric.

Originally a member of the Democratic Party, he switched to the Republican Party in 1962. After supporting of Barry Goldwater's presidential candidacy in 1964, he was persuaded to seek the California governorship, winning two years later and again in 1970. He was defeated in his run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1968 as well as 1976, but defeated incumbent Jimmy Carter in 1980 presidential election.

Reagan left office in 1989. In 1994, the former president disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease earlier in the year. He died ten years later at the age of 93.

Movies for Ronald Reagan...

Title: Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 12, 2024
Type: TV
With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
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Mehdi Amel - The Colonial Mode of Production
Title: Mehdi Amel - The Colonial Mode of Production
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 1, 2024
Type: Movie
A short film by Mary Jirmanus Saba. "a montage of Palestinian journalists reporting from the current genocide with past and present images of Gaza, along with the words of Lebanese philosopher and militant Mehdi Amel." - Balraj Gill (excerpted from https://socialtextjournal.org/periscope_article/what-is-our-responsibility-as-intellectuals-to-palestine/)
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Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight
Title: Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 14, 2023
Type: Movie
Robert De Niro is famous for his award-winning portrayals of gangsters, criminals and socially disturbed men who show surprising traces of vulnerability. By analyzing his astonishing roles in iconic films through the years, the documentary reveal the complex actor behind these extreme characters. Because the public knows little about the man who is largely silent about his own life and emotions, this film tries to unwraps one of the most fascinating and enigmatic American actors of all time for the audience. For this the filmakers use clips from his feature films, archive footage of his sparse interviews and probe into his background to illustrate De Niro’s methods for becoming the characters he plays and the reasons he’s able to do so. All of this culminates in a rare exposé of the genesis of the hidden pain that enables the masterful actor to bring such intensity to the big screen.
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The Kennedy Dynasty
Title: The Kennedy Dynasty
Character: Self - Politician (archive footage)
Released: July 2, 2023
Type: Movie
The story of a powerful political and economic dynasty, fundamental to understanding the turbulent destiny of the United States of America throughout the 20th century; of nine brothers who had truly extraordinary lives, marked by both greatness and tragedy: the story of the Kennedy family.
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In the Grip of Gazprom
Title: In the Grip of Gazprom
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 7, 2023
Type: Movie
The war in the Ukraine has changed the way many European countries view Russian politics. Suddenly it became clear how dependent countries had become on Russian gas imports for decades and what Vladimir Putin was up to. However, no country needs more gas than Germany. It was only after Russia's invasion of the Ukraine that the German government realized that Russia had long used gas as a weapon to impose its will on states. The instrument created for this purpose is the natural gas production company GAZPROM. So how did Germany become so dependent on Russian gas? The documentary shows how, over several decades and several changes of government, a broad alliance of politicians and business representatives did everything possible to secure Germany's energy supply with cheap Russian gas, while the Kremlin's foreign policy became increasingly aggressive and the warnings of experts went unheeded.
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Title: Three Wars
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 25, 2023
Type: TV
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Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes
Title: Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 28, 2022
Type: Movie
The story of Chernobyl told through a newly discovered hoard of dramatic footage filmed at the nuclear plant during the disaster and deeply personal interviews of those who were there, directed by Emmy Award-winner and Russian-speaker James Jones.
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The Cars We Drove into Capitalism
Title: The Cars We Drove into Capitalism
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 27, 2021
Type: Movie
A cinematic, character-driven insight to what it meant to produce and to own a car in communist times: the Socialist propaganda dreams and the hard reality of living that dream. The freedom that these slow and clumsy vehicles were giving to their owners; the cars as an instrument in the Cold War battle; legends and homemade tune-ups as an attempt to stand at least a little bit off the crowd.
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Title: The Problem With Jon Stewart
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 30, 2021
Type: TV
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to discuss how we come up with change.
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Title: Fiasco
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 19, 2021
Type: TV
Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Title: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Character: Self (archive Footage)
Released: September 17, 2021
Type: Movie
From the 1960's to the 1980's, evangelist Jim Baker and his ambitious wife, Tammy Faye, rose from humble beginnings to to build an empire based on big-time evangelical Christianity--only for the couple to fall from grace because of some all-too-human sins.
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Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis
Title: Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis
Character: Self - Politician (archive footage)
Released: September 15, 2021
Type: Movie
In 1991, American Psycho, the third novel by controversial writer Bret Easton Ellis, provoked heated discussions among critics and readers alike; an extraordinarily disturbing book that transported its readers into the mind of Patrick Bateman, a cynical mergers and acquisitions executive obsessed with brands, inconsequential details, pop culture and brutal murder.
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Title: Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 1, 2021
Type: TV
Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.
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Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
Title: Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
Character: Self - (archive footage)
Released: August 24, 2021
Type: Movie
Caitlyn Jenner's unlikely path to Olympic glory was inspirational. But her more challenging road to embracing her true self proved even more meaningful.
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Mondo Hollywoodland
Title: Mondo Hollywoodland
Character: Himself
Released: August 3, 2021
Type: Movie
Homage to the cult classic “Mondo Hollywood”, a groovy mushrooms dealer and a man from the 5th dimension journey through Hollywood to find the meaning of “Mondo.”
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Title: This Is Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 6, 2021
Type: TV
Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.
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The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress
Title: The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 16, 2021
Type: Movie
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress follows the new presidential aircraft's creation, diving into how it transformed into a top-secret command center.
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Absolute Proof
Title: Absolute Proof
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 5, 2021
Type: Movie
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell claims a Chinese cyberattack 'flipped' the 2020 election.
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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Title: Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Character: Self
Released: January 11, 2021
Type: Movie
A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.
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Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon
Title: Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 21, 2020
Type: Movie
An exploration of the life and career of the Beatles superstar, with a look at the strange parallels between him and his killer Mark David Chapman.
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Zappa
Title: Zappa
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 27, 2020
Type: Movie
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.
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Title: 70 Years of Youth Revolt
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 21, 2020
Type: TV
A look back at the social movements, revolts and youth subcultures from the post-war period to the present day: after the World War II, the left-bank of Paris became a mecca for jazz and alternative living, youth culture was born with trailblazing American movies, and rock became the soundtrack to a generation that wanted to change everything.
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Title: The Reagans
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 15, 2020
Type: TV
A four-part documentary series that explores the many surprisingly unexamined aspects of the Reagan White House, and how Nancy Reagan's paper-doll image was at odds with the power she ultimately wielded throughout her husband's presidency.
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Television Event
Title: Television Event
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 11, 2020
Type: Movie
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983). With irreverent humor and sobering apocalyptic vision, this film reveals how a commercial broadcaster seized a moment of unprecedented television viewership, made an emotional connection with an audience of over 100 million and forced an urgent conversation with the US President on how to collectively confront and resolve the most pressing issue of the time - nuclear proliferation.
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The Soul of America
Title: The Soul of America
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 22, 2020
Type: Movie
Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham offers his timely and invaluable insights into the country’s current political and historical moment by examining its past. Based on his 2018 bestseller of the same name.
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The Plot Against The President
Title: The Plot Against The President
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 16, 2020
Type: Movie
Based on Lee Smith's book of the same name, this documentary follows the story of the biggest political scandal in U.S. history.
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Ronald Reagan: His Winning Wit
Title: Ronald Reagan: His Winning Wit
Character: Himself
Released: October 6, 2020
Type: Movie
From actor to governor of California to our 40th president. Ronald "Dutch" Reagan used his wit and charisma to win the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. His skill as an orator earned him the title of "the great communicator". In this Newsmax TV exclusive narrated by his son Michael Reagan. you'll revisit some of the beloved former president's funniest and greatest moments. See how he advanced conservative conservative policies designed to stimulate growth. Curb inflation. strengthen national defense, and end the Cold War - all while remaining calm under pressure. President for just 69 days, he faced his first crisis - being shot. Despite nearly dying, he joked with his wife. "Honey, I forgot to duck".
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Title: First Ladies
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 4, 2020
Type: TV
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
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#UNFIT: The Psychology of Donald Trump
Title: #UNFIT: The Psychology of Donald Trump
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 1, 2020
Type: Movie
Medical doctors and mental health professionals go on camera, on the record, for the record, for a discussion, analysis, and science-based examination of the behavior, psyche, condition, and stability of President Donald Trump. Also examines Trump's effect on our citizenry, culture, and institutions.
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Title: Whose Vote Counts, Explained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 28, 2020
Type: TV
The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?
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The Way I See It
Title: The Way I See It
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 18, 2020
Type: Movie
Former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza's journey as a person with top secret clearance and total access to the President.
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Title: Challenger: The Final Flight
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 16, 2020
Type: TV
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
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Title: High Score
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 19, 2020
Type: TV
This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
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Title: Helter Skelter: An American Myth
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 26, 2020
Type: TV
The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and his followers' heinous crimes as told through interviews with former members, archival footage, and newly-unearthed images.
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John Lewis: Good Trouble
Title: John Lewis: Good Trouble
Character: Self (archive Footage)
Released: July 3, 2020
Type: Movie
The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.
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Title: History 101
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 22, 2020
Type: TV
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story
Title: East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 24, 2020
Type: Movie
The history of the East Lake Meadows public housing project in Atlanta and the people who lived there from 1970 to its demolition in 2000, with special emphasis on the activism of Eva Davis asserting the rights of the tenants.
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Frenemies: Putin and Trump
Title: Frenemies: Putin and Trump
Character: Self - Politician (archive footage)
Released: March 17, 2020
Type: Movie
Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the first politicians to congratulate Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States in 2016, but over time the relationship between the two heads of state has had its ups and downs. Are they friends or enemies? Has their mutual admiration turned into mutual distrust?
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Public Trust
Title: Public Trust
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 17, 2020
Type: Movie
There are 640 million acres of public land in the United States. But there are powerful forces, both in government and in corporate America, eager to plunder this bounty. David Garrett Byars’s eye-opening documentary travels to Alaska, into the red rock canyons of southern Utah, and to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, and exposes a land war going on under our very noses.
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Bombshell
Title: Bombshell
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: December 13, 2019
Type: Movie
Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
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Laboratory Greece
Title: Laboratory Greece
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 8, 2019
Type: Movie
A journey through Greece and Europe’s past and recent history: from the Second World War to the current crisis. It is a historical documentary, a look into many stories. «If Democracy can be destroyed in Greece, it can be destroyed throughout Europe» Paul Craig Roberts
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Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power
Title: Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power
Character: Self - Politician (archive footage)
Released: November 7, 2019
Type: Movie
The views and thoughts of Canadian writer Margaret Atwood have never been more relevant than today. Readers turn to her work for answers as they confront the rise of authoritarian leaders, deal with increasingly intrusive technologies, and discuss climate change. Her books are useful as survival tools for hard times. But few know her private life. Who is the woman behind the stories? How does she always seem to know what is coming?
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Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
Title: Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 29, 2019
Type: Movie
Legendary and controversial attorney Roy Cohn was a power broker in the rough and tumble world of New York City business and politics. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s top counsel during investigations into Communist activities in the 1950s, Cohn is also known for being Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, fixer and mentor.
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Where's My Roy Cohn?
Title: Where's My Roy Cohn?
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 20, 2019
Type: Movie
Roy Cohn personified the dark arts of American politics, turning empty vessels into dangerous demagogues - from Joseph McCarthy to his final project, Donald J. Trump. This thriller-like exposé connects the dots, revealing how a deeply troubled master manipulator shaped our current American nightmare.
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Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind
Title: Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 13, 2019
Type: Movie
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tragic friendship with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descent into violence and chaos once his dreams fell apart.
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Title: The Family
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 9, 2019
Type: TV
An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
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Killing Patient Zero
Title: Killing Patient Zero
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: July 26, 2019
Type: Movie
After the Stonewall riots and at the height of the gay liberation movement in America, an entire generation were busy celebrating their newfound emancipation, unaware of an impending epidemic. A disease that seemed determined to wipe out an entire generation of gay men, was largely ignored by politicians and the mainstream media. Gaetan Dugas was a French-Canadian flight attendant, who offered to help early scientific research into the origins of AIDS. An unfortunate series of events followed and he would be vilified as Patient Zero, the man who gave us AIDS.
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Mike Wallace Is Here
Title: Mike Wallace Is Here
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 26, 2019
Type: Movie
For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Wallace's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today’s precarious tipping point.
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Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress
Title: Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 14, 2019
Type: Movie
An account of the last two centuries of the Anthropocene, the Age of Man. How human beings have progressed so much in such a short time through war and the selfish interests of a few, belligerent politicians and captains of industry, damaging the welfare of the majority of mankind, impoverishing the weakest, greedily devouring the limited resources of the Earth.
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Sid & Judy
Title: Sid & Judy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 26, 2019
Type: Movie
Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, never-heard-before voice recordings and personal photos.
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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Title: Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Character: Self
Released: May 24, 2019
Type: Movie
50 years after the legendary fest, Barak Goodman’s electric retelling of Woodstock, from the point of view of those who were on the ground, evokes the freedom, passion, community, and joy the three-day music festival created.
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Hollywood, la vie rêvée de Lana Turner
Title: Hollywood, la vie rêvée de Lana Turner
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 22, 2019
Type: Movie
Portrait of Julia Jean Turner, from her childhood to her rise of fame as Lana Turner, to her last role.
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Hesburgh
Title: Hesburgh
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 26, 2019
Type: Movie
He counseled presidents and popes, served on corporate boards and infuriated Richard Nixon. He was one of the only friends to whom Ann Landers turned for advice. During his 35 years as president of the University of Notre Dame, Theodore Hesburgh became one of the most influential and inspiring people of the 20th century.
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The Era of Neoliberalism
Title: The Era of Neoliberalism
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: February 6, 2019
Type: Movie
This film shows how four decades of neoliberal policies have resulted in a widespread of social injustice, economic inequality and popular anger.
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The Corporate Coup D'État
Title: The Corporate Coup D'État
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: November 18, 2018
Type: Movie
A democracy should protect its most vulnerable citizens, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so. This investigation blends the insights of experts with the experiences of citizens of the Rust Belt in the Midwest where the steel industry once flourished, but where closures and outsourcing have left urban areas desolate. It is here where Donald Trump finds some of his most fervent supporters.
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Above Majestic
Title: Above Majestic
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 30, 2018
Type: Movie
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
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ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff
Title: ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 12, 2018
Type: Movie
In 1976, reggae icon Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt as rival political groups battled in Jamaica. But who exactly was responsible?
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Title: 88/18
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 17, 2018
Type: TV
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Reversing Roe
Title: Reversing Roe
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 1, 2018
Type: Movie
Documentary that delves deep into the history of abortion law, revealing the contradictory ways in which women's bodies have been used to further political and ideological agendas.
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King Bibi
Title: King Bibi
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 5, 2018
Type: Movie
Twenty years before the spectacle of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu already understood the political benefits of a toxic relationship with the media, and direct communication with the public. King Bibi explores Netanyahu's rise to power, relying solely on archival footage of his media performances over the years: from his days as a popular guest expert on American TV, through his public confession of adultery, and his mastery of the art of social media. From one studio to another, "Bibi" evolved from Israel's great political hope, to a controversial figure whom some perceive as Israel's savior, and others - as a cynical politician who will stop at nothing to retain his power.
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Game Changers
Title: Game Changers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 29, 2018
Type: Movie
Alex Trebek hosts a documentary about television game shows featuring interviews with a number of game show hosts and producers.
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Studio 54
Title: Studio 54
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 15, 2018
Type: Movie
Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
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The Road to Mass Incarceration
Title: The Road to Mass Incarceration
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2018
Type: Movie
This video, The Road to Mass Incarceration, by Greenhouse Media summarizes criminal justice policy decisions dating back to the 1960s. Although the effects often took decades to manifest, each of these policy shifts increased the rate of incarceration in the U.S. The video ends with many of the architects of these changes, Democrats and Republicans alike, admitting the failure of these policies and suggesting that it is time for real change.
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Title: Explained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 23, 2018
Type: TV
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
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Beirut
Title: Beirut
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 11, 2018
Type: Movie
In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.
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¡Las Sandinistas!
Title: ¡Las Sandinistas!
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: March 12, 2018
Type: Movie
¡Las Sandinistas! uncovers the disappearing stories of women who shattered barriers to lead combat and social reform during Nicaragua’s 1979 Sandinista Revolution, and who continue to lead Nicaragua’s current struggle for democracy and equality.
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This Is Bob Hope...
Title: This Is Bob Hope...
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 29, 2017
Type: Movie
During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the entertainer’s life through his personal archives and clips from his classic films.
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Der Reichstag
Title: Der Reichstag
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 19, 2017
Type: Movie
Docudrama telling the story of a building with a breath taking career that began in the empire, flourished in the Weimar Republic, perished in the Nazi dictatorship, and was rebuilt after its partial destruction.
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The Arrow of Time
Title: The Arrow of Time
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 3, 2017
Type: Movie
President Mikhail Gorbachev recounts the end of the Cold War and the reduction of nuclear arms.
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Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web
Title: Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: August 21, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary looking at the black market website known as the Silk Road, which emerged on the darknet in 2011. This 'Amazon of illegal drugs' was the brainchild of a mysterious, libertarian intellectual operating under the avatar The Dread Pirate Roberts. Promising its users complete anonymity and total freedom from government regulation or scrutiny, Silk Road became a million-dollar digital drugs cartel.
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American Made
Title: American Made
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: August 18, 2017
Type: Movie
The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.
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Title: Snowfall
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: July 5, 2017
Type: TV
Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.
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Get Me Roger Stone
Title: Get Me Roger Stone
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 23, 2017
Type: Movie
From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long offended people on both sides of the political fence as a force in conservative America. Outspoken author, pundit, ahead of his time election strategist, this is his story.
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The Reagan Show
Title: The Reagan Show
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 22, 2017
Type: Movie
Comprised entirely of archival footage taken during those pre-reality-television years, The Reagan Show looks at how Ronald Reagan redefined the look and feel of what it means to be the POTUS.
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HyperNormalisation
Title: HyperNormalisation
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 25, 2016
Type: Movie
We live in a world where the powerful deceive us. We know they lie. They know we know they lie. They do not care. We say we care, but we do nothing, and nothing ever changes. It is normal. Welcome to the post-truth world. How we got to where we are now…
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Shadow World
Title: Shadow World
Character: Self - Politician (archive footage)
Released: October 14, 2016
Type: Movie
A detailed investigation into the political and economic interests that, since the beginning of the 20th century, have pulled the strings of the arms trade, hidden in the shadows, feeding the shameful corruption of politicians and government officials and promoting a state of permanent war throughout the world, while they cynically asked for a lasting and universal peace.
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13th
Title: 13th
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 7, 2016
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
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The Billboard Boys
Title: The Billboard Boys
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: September 25, 2016
Type: Movie
A documentary that tells the true story of three men who lived on a billboard for nearly nine months to win a modular home.
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How to Win the US Presidency
Title: How to Win the US Presidency
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 1, 2016
Type: Movie
This whimsical look at rough-and-tumble American politics examines the influence of money, religion and even ancient Rome on presidential campaigns.
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Zero Days
Title: Zero Days
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: July 8, 2016
Type: Movie
Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.
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Title: The Eighties
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2016
Type: TV
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
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Title: Race for the White House
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 6, 2016
Type: TV
From executive producers Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti, CNN Original Series "Race for the White House" captures the drama of how a high-stakes presidential election can turn on a single issue and so much more.
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Title: Fatal News
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 6, 2016
Type: TV
West Germany, 1987. The politician Uwe Barschel (1944-87), member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, is found dead in very sinister circumstances. Reporter David Burger pledges to find the truth behind one of the most important political scandals in German history, investigating countless speculations and conspiracy theories as he fights his own personal demons.
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The Occupation of the American Mind
Title: The Occupation of the American Mind
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 19, 2016
Type: Movie
Over the past few years, Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world—except the United States. This documentary takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S.
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The Making of Trump
Title: The Making of Trump
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 30, 2015
Type: Movie
As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments about politics from the floor of the 1988 Republican convention. Additionally, celebrities, politicians, and people described as "close to The Donald" weigh in, including former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-N.Y.), former Atlantic City mayor Jim Whelen, boxer Mike Tyson, and notorious "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa.
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Title: Narcos
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 28, 2015
Type: TV
A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.
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Geheimauftrag Pontifex – Der Vatikan im Kalten Krieg
Title: Geheimauftrag Pontifex – Der Vatikan im Kalten Krieg
Character: himself
Released: May 20, 2015
Type: Movie
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The Emperor's New Clothes
Title: The Emperor's New Clothes
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 24, 2015
Type: Movie
An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".
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All Eyes And Ears
Title: All Eyes And Ears
Character: Himself
Released: April 20, 2015
Type: Movie
Directed by Vanessa Hope
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Laissez-faire
Title: Laissez-faire
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 30, 2015
Type: Movie
A historical perspective to understand Neoliberalism and to understand why this ideology today so profoundly influences the choices of our governments and our lives.
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Bitter Lake
Title: Bitter Lake
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 24, 2015
Type: Movie
An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia's relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.
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Title: MLB Network Presents
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: January 13, 2015
Type: TV
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
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Unwarranted Influence
Title: Unwarranted Influence
Released: July 4, 2014
Type: Movie
An intense examination of the military industrial complex, from President Eisenhower to the modern day.
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And the Oscar Goes To...
Title: And the Oscar Goes To...
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 1, 2014
Type: Movie
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
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JFK Remembered: 50 Years Later
Title: JFK Remembered: 50 Years Later
Character: Himself
Released: November 12, 2013
Type: Movie
A look back at the 1000 days of the John F. Kennedy presidency.
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The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Title: The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 12, 2013
Type: Movie
An analysis of what the role of the Chief of Staff is in his position at the service of the President of the United States of America and how it has been in the past: a in-depth look, through the corridors of White House, at the internal affairs of nine presidential administrations.
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Title: The '80s: The Decade That Made Us
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 14, 2013
Type: TV
The defining biography of a decade, as told through exclusive interviews with more than 40 icons, entertainers and innovators who shaped its identity.
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Koch
Title: Koch
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: February 1, 2013
Type: Movie
A documentary on the former mayor of New York City, Ed Koch.
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Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Title: Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 29, 2013
Type: Movie
Uncensored. Laugh along with Hollywood's brightest stars in this hilarious compilation of bloopers from some of the biggest movies in history . You'll see stars such as Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan, Marlene Dietrich, Boris Karloff, Edward G. Robinson, Errol Flynn and more. They're not so perfect after all when these flubbed moments are caught on film!
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Our Nixon
Title: Our Nixon
Character: Self
Released: January 23, 2013
Type: Movie
Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon's closest aides - and convicted Watergate conspirators - offer a surprising and intimate new look into his Presidency.
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Before the Revolution
Title: Before the Revolution
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
A documentary thriller describing the last days of the Israeli community in Tehran, on the eve of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The director, whose family was in Tehran at the time, uses rare archive materials to illustrate how thousands of Israelis, who enjoyed unusual affinity with the Shah's regime, wake up one morning to find their paradise vanished.
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The Untold History Of The United States
Title: The Untold History Of The United States
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2012
Type: Movie
Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.
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Title: Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2012
Type: TV
Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
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A Night at the Movies: Hollywood Goes to Washington
Title: A Night at the Movies: Hollywood Goes to Washington
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 5, 2012
Type: Movie
A survey of movies about politics, with clips from several films and interviews with filmmakers and actors.
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The House I Live In
Title: The House I Live In
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: October 5, 2012
Type: Movie
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
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An Escalator in World Order
Title: An Escalator in World Order
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 26, 2012
Type: Movie
USA is something like a religious belief in Korean history since the liberation. A powerful essay film is born with archival footages and a compilation of images of the Korean modern society. The right film for a generation who's losing the knowledge of Korean modern history.
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41
Title: 41
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 12, 2012
Type: Movie
An HBO documentary, takes a ‘personal, not political’ look at George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States.
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Title: Honest Trailers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 13, 2012
Type: TV
Trailers that tell you the TRUTH about your favorite movies and TV shows: Honest Trailers. These are the hilarious trailers the producers don't want you to see...
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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
Title: The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 23, 2011
Type: Movie
A personal exploration into the life of America's controversial former CIA Director told through the eyes of his wife and filmmaker son, Carl. Through extraordinary events in twentieth century history, this consummate soldier/spy stood at the center of the Agency's most clandestine activities and operations. The film reveals the 'cover life' of this CIA operative, who followed orders and took on the dirtiest assignments until the Nixon Administration ordered him to 'stonewall' Congress about the CIA's past abuses, but he refused. This film reveals why, for the first time, he could not obey.
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The Undefeated
Title: The Undefeated
Character: Self - President of the United States (archive footage)
Released: July 15, 2011
Type: Movie
A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John McCain's running mate.
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Reagan
Title: Reagan
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: February 9, 2011
Type: Movie
Americans know President Ronald Reagan s politics, his policies, and his oratorical prowess. But as we approach what would have been his 100th birthday in February 2011, the totality of the legacy of America s 40th president is still eclipsed by the myth. While some say he s a hero, and others call him an empty suit, one thing is for certain President Ronald Reagan made history. But what made him? Using rare archival footage and personal interviews with those who knew him best, REAGAN goes beyond the myth to reveal the epic story of an unforgettable man who, against all odds, rose to the pinnacle of power. A brand-new HISTORY special that uses rare archival footage and personal interviews to reveal the President Reagan that few of us knew.
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Reagan
Title: Reagan
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 7, 2011
Type: Movie
Based on the story of Americas enigmatic career of one of the revered architects of the modern world - icon, screen star, and two-term president, Ronald Reagan.
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Ronald Reagan: An American Journey
Title: Ronald Reagan: An American Journey
Character: Self
Released: February 1, 2011
Type: Movie
The Reagan Era was marked with names, triumphs and tragedy that made history that became the fabric of American life and memory: Iran-Contra the Cold War the Solidarity Movement and the candle in the White House window Pan Am 103 the Challenger disaster Beirut Libya. Ronald Reagan's speeches were inspired lectures that informed the nation - sometimes angry, sometimes confused, and sometimes frightened of the next steps their government would take. Ronald Reagan: An American Journey is a collection of these dialogues, creating a portrait of the man Time magazine named as one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th century.
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Beyond the Black Rainbow
Title: Beyond the Black Rainbow
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 3, 2010
Type: Movie
Deep within the mysterious Arboria Institute, a disturbed and beautiful girl is held captive by a doctor in search of inner peace. Her mind controlled by a sinister technology. Silently, she waits for her next session with deranged therapist Dr. Barry Nyle. If she hopes to escape, she must journey through the darkest reaches of The Institute, but Nyle wonʼt easily part with his most gifted and dangerous creation.
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Title: Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Title: Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A probing investigation into the lies, greed and corruption surrounding D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his cronies.
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How to Win the TV Debate
Title: How to Win the TV Debate
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: April 12, 2010
Type: Movie
With Britain's first-ever political leaders' television debate imminent, award-winning reporter Michael Cockerell uncovers what it's like to take part in these contests and how leaders try to win them. He tells the inside story of why it has taken so long for such debates to arrive in the UK. The programme features candid interviews with US Presidents and their advisers on the tricks of the debate trade. Blending new film and behind-the-scenes footage, some never seen before, it's a tragicomic tale of high politics and low cunning. From John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon through to Barack Obama, candidates are seen being prepared for their debates, then in the sometimes funny, sometimes disastrous results on live television. Cockerell shows why for our would-be next Prime Ministers - Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg - the three debate stages across Britain will be what one former US President calls 'Tension City'.
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Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
Title: Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
Character: Archival footage
Released: February 6, 2010
Type: Movie
Part of a series of portraits of past first ladies, this PBS documentary explores the political and personal lives of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who moved from Hollywood to the California governor's mansion -- and eventually the White House. While playing a behind-the-scenes but integral role in the president's policies, she also launched a campaign to "Just Say No" and later cared for her ailing husband as he suffered from Alzheimer's.
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Capitalism: A Love Story
Title: Capitalism: A Love Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 6, 2009
Type: Movie
Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
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Outrage
Title: Outrage
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 24, 2009
Type: Movie
An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.
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Disco and Atomic War
Title: Disco and Atomic War
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 10, 2009
Type: Movie
A different history of the Cold War: how Estonians under Soviet tyranny began to feel the breeze of freedom when a group of anonymous dreamers successfully used improbable methods to capture the Finnish television signal, a window into Western popular culture, brave but harmless warriors who helped change the fate of an entire nation.
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Looking Back to the Future
Title: Looking Back to the Future
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 10, 2009
Type: Movie
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
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Title: MLB: Baseball's Seasons
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: January 7, 2009
Type: TV
Baseball's Seasons is a documentary series on MLB Network. Each episode takes a look at a season in the history of Major League Baseball. It first aired January 7, 2009 in the first week of the network's existence. Like a lot of the network's other original programming, Baseball's Seasons airs during baseball's offseason.
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Milk
Title: Milk
Character: Self (archive Footage)
Released: November 5, 2008
Type: Movie
The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.
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Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
Title: Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 18, 2008
Type: Movie
This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has held a front-row seat at White House press conferences for more than 60 years.
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All the Presidents' Wives
Title: All the Presidents' Wives
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 24, 2008
Type: Movie
A look at the women who has served as First Ladies of the United States.
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Blood and Oil
Title: Blood and Oil
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2008
Type: Movie
The notion that oil motivates America's military engagements in the Middle East is often disregarded as nonsense or mere conspiracy theory. In Blood and Oil, bestselling author and Nation magazine defense correspondent Michael T. Klare challenges this conventional wisdom and corrects the historical record. The film unearths declassified documents and highlights forgotten passages in prominent presidential doctrines to show how concerns about oil have been at the core of American foreign policy for more than 60 years -- rendering our contemporary energy and military policies virtually indistinguishable. In the end, Blood and Oil calls for a radical re-thinking of US energy policy, warning that unless we change direction, we stand to be drawn into one oil war after another as the global hunt for diminishing world petroleum supplies accelerates.
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Bigger Stronger Faster*
Title: Bigger Stronger Faster*
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 30, 2008
Type: Movie
In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.
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You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
Title: You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 15, 2008
Type: Movie
Jack L. Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner and Sam Warner were siblings who were born in Poland and emigrated to Canada near the turn of the century. In 1903, the brothers entered the budding motion picture business. In time, the Warner Brothers moved into film production and would open their own studio in 1923.
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La Coupe Stanley à Montréal en 1993
Title: La Coupe Stanley à Montréal en 1993
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
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Sputnik Mania
Title: Sputnik Mania
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 2007
Type: Movie
Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.
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Heckler
Title: Heckler
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2007
Type: Movie
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.
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The Kingdom
Title: The Kingdom
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 22, 2007
Type: Movie
A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.
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The War on Democracy
Title: The War on Democracy
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: June 15, 2007
Type: Movie
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
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Title: The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 11, 2007
Type: TV
Individual freedom is the dream of our age. It's what our leaders promise to give us, it defines how we think of ourselves and, repeatedly, we have gone to war to impose freedom around the world. But if you step back and look at what freedom actually means for us today, it's a strange and limited kind of freedom.
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Hammer & Tickle
Title: Hammer & Tickle
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 8, 2007
Type: Movie
Hammer & Tickle: The Communist Joke Book is a 2006 propaganda documentary film about "jokes" under the Soviet Union.
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...So Goes the Nation
Title: ...So Goes the Nation
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 4, 2006
Type: Movie
A look at the role of the Buckeye State in the 2004 Presidential Election.
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Best Ever Spitting Image
Title: Best Ever Spitting Image
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: July 25, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
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An Inconvenient Truth
Title: An Inconvenient Truth
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 24, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
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Title: National Archives WWII: Air War
Released: May 6, 2006
Type: TV
Eleven heart pounding WWII films, more than five hours of vintage content in one definitive collection. WWII: Air War contains 11 remarkable documentary films on six DVDs selected by specialists at the National Archives. New recruits attend gunnery training in The Rear Gunner and Memphis Belle follows the final mission of the B-17 bomber. Bomber chronicles the manufacture of one fighting aircraft. Thunderbolts covers the 12th Army Air Forces in Europe in 1944 and 45. In Combat America, Clark Gable narrates a dramatization of the 351st Bomber Group. Expansion to Air Power chronicles the forming the US Army Air Forces (AAF) and Army Air Forces: Pacific shows the AAF in the North Pacific. Air War in Europe features footage of Allied forces executing bombing missions and AAF Report showcases AAF accomplishments in 1943. In The Fight for the Sky,
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The Sentinel
Title: The Sentinel
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: April 19, 2006
Type: Movie
A secret service agent is framed as the mole in an assassination attempt on the president. He must clear his name and foil another assassination attempt while on the run from a relentless FBI agent.
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The Found Footage Festival Volume 1: Live in Brooklyn
Title: The Found Footage Festival Volume 1: Live in Brooklyn
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: September 1, 2005
Type: Movie
In this memorable show recorded live on Good Friday in Brooklyn, New York, Found Footage Festival hosts Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher serve up an eclectic lineup of obscure promotional tapes, industrial videos and found home movies that were never intended for a mass audience.
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Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs
Title: Dan Aykroyd Unplugged On UFOs
Character: Himself
Released: July 15, 2005
Type: Movie
A UFO enthusiast interviews Dan Aykroyd on the subject of extraterrestrials visiting Earth.
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Ronald Reagan: An American President
Title: Ronald Reagan: An American President
Character: Himself
Released: January 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Learn about Ronald Reagan's presidency with this official U.S. White House-authorized biography including some childhood information and acting history.
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President Ronald Reagan: The Great Speeches
Title: President Ronald Reagan: The Great Speeches
Character: Self
Released: October 19, 2004
Type: Movie
Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech July 17, 1980 First Inaugural Adress, U.S. Capitol January 20, 1981 Address to the Program for Economic Recovery April 28, 1981 State of the Union Address, Social Programs January 26, 1982 Address to National Association of Evangelicals March 8 1983 Presidential Nomination Acceptance Address August 23, 1984 Address General Assemblky of the United Nations September 24, 1985 Address at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall June 12, 1987 Address to Nation on Soviet-U.S. Summit Meeting December 10, 1987 State of the Union Address, Budget Process January 25, 1988 Farewell Address to the Nation, Oval Office January 11, 1989 Farewell Address, Republican National Convention August 15, 1988
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Stand-up Reagan
Title: Stand-up Reagan
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 7, 2004
Type: Movie
From his very first day in office Ronald Reagan endeared himself to millions of Americans with his affable, fun-loving personality. Now, for the first time, his most humorous tales and most amusing anecdotes are combined on one delightfully entertaining DVD.
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Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Title: Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 14, 2004
Type: Movie
This film examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in television news, and provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangerous impact on society when a broad swath of media is controlled by one person. Media experts, including Jeff Cohen (FAIR) Bob McChesney (Free Press), Chellie Pingree (Common Cause), Jeff Chester (Center for Digital Democracy) and David Brock (Media Matters) provide context and guidance for the story of Fox News and its effect on society. This documentary also reveals the secrets of Former Fox news producers, reporters, bookers and writers who expose what it's like to work for Fox News. These former Fox employees talk about how they were forced to push a "right-wing" point of view or risk their jobs. Some have even chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect their current livelihoods. As one employee said "There's no sense of integrity as far as having a line that can't be crossed."
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Remembering Reagan at His Ranch
Title: Remembering Reagan at His Ranch
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 22, 2004
Type: Movie
Ronald Reagan said of his beloved Santa Barbara, California ranch, “No place before or since has ever given Nancy and me the joy and serenity it does.” President Reagan’s Rancho del Cielo, his home for nearly twenty-five years and the Western White House for eight, is a window into the soul of Ronald Reagan. But what if the Reagan Ranch had been lost? Future generations would have been robbed of the chance to visit the Ranch and “meet” the real Ronald Reagan. This videocassette is a tribute to the man and his ranch.
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Salute to Reagan - A President's Greatest Moments
Title: Salute to Reagan - A President's Greatest Moments
Character: Himself
Released: June 8, 2004
Type: Movie
"Salute to Reagan" is a celebration of those many great moments when Reagan awakened within us a forgotten patriotism, a renewed optimism and, often, a good laugh. Relive all Reagan's most memorable quotes, from his inaugural words, "We are too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams." To the commanding "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Witness the conviction with which he speaks on the role of government, the necessity of military strength, and the "evil" of communism. See Reagan comfort a nation during the aftermath of the Challenger disaster and tenderly commemorate the veterans of D-Day. Plus, laugh along as Reagan wins over fans and foes alike with his trademark warmth and humor. Finally, enjoy the moving filmed Reagan tribute shown at the 1996 Republican National Convention-seven years after he left office-followed by Nancy Reagan's accompanying heartfelt speech on behalf of her husband.
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Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator
Title: Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator
Character: Self (Archive footage)
Released: June 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is credited by many with the greatest peacetime expansion in U.S. history. Twice winning the White House by a landslide, the former sports announcer, actor and California Governor worked with Congress to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment and strengthen national defense. This two-disc boxed set takes a unique look at the Reagan presidency through the clips of more than 100 presidential appearances, rare newsreels and Hollywood footage. The set includes two hours of DVD extras that showcase memorable speeches and addresses throughout Reagan’s tenure as President. From the attempted assassination on his life, to his historic speech in Berlin, to his journey to the oval office, Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator is a comprehensive look at one of the most influential world leaders of all time.
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Strip Search
Title: Strip Search
Character: self (archive footage)
Released: April 27, 2004
Type: Movie
Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots involve an American woman detained in China and an Arab man detained in New York City.
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Title: Days That Shook the World
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 1, 2003
Type: TV
Days That Shook the World is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on 17 September 2003. The programme features various milestones throughout history. It has been broadcast on the BBC, Discovery Channel UK, The History Channel and Viasat History. The series was also released on DVD by the Polish edition of Newsweek in 2007.
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Chaplin Today: 'Monsieur Verdoux'
Title: Chaplin Today: 'Monsieur Verdoux'
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 22, 2003
Type: Movie
A short documentary in the Chaplin Today series about Chaplin's "Monsieur Verdoux." Includes an interview with Claude Chabrol, whose 1963 film "Landru" concerns the same serial killer that inspired Chaplin's film.
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Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films
Title: Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: June 27, 2003
Type: Movie
This film covers the early history of post World War II educational films, especially those involving traffic safety by the Highway Safety Foundation under direction of Richard Wayman. In the name of promoting safe driving in teenagers, these films became notorious for their gory depiction of accidents to shock their audiences to make their point. The film also covers the role of safety films of this era, their effect on North American teenage culture, the struggle between idealism and lurid exploitation and how they reflected the larger society concerns of the time that adults projected onto their youth.
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Naqoyqatsi
Title: Naqoyqatsi
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 2, 2002
Type: Movie
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
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Afganistan: Land in Crisis
Title: Afganistan: Land in Crisis
Character: Self
Released: May 28, 2002
Type: Movie
Produced for the "Rambo III" Special Edition DVD.
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Title: The Century of the Self
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 17, 2002
Type: TV
The legacy of famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud informs the lives of people throughout the world even to this day, though it's a phenomenon to which most are unaware. The film is an exhaustive examination of his theories on human desire, and how they're applied to platforms such as advertising, consumerism and politics.
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The Cockettes
Title: The Cockettes
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 16, 2002
Type: Movie
Documentary about the gender-bending San Francisco performance group who became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 1970s.
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Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years, the Presidential Years
Title: Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood Years, the Presidential Years
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 22, 2001
Type: Movie
These 2 one-hour specials will take a look back at Ronald Reagan from his ups and downs as a Hollywood movie star to a legendary force in American politics. HOLLYWOOD YEARS: will take a look at the actor as he goes from local sports broadcaster to respected leading an using film clips, interviews and rare footage. This one a kind documentary traces the ups and downs of his on-screen career, his marriages to Hane Wyman and Nancy Davis and his role as a "friendly witness" during the McCarthy hearings. PRESIDENTIAL YEARS: documents Ronald Reagan's extraordinary transformation from a Hollywood movie star to a legendary force in American politics. From political spokesman to Governor of California, Reagan's rapid rise in leadership carried him all the way to the White House where he would inscribe an indelible legacy into the pages of world history.
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Dark Secrets: Inside Bohemian Grove
Title: Dark Secrets: Inside Bohemian Grove
Character: Himself
Released: October 1, 2000
Type: Movie
Since 1873, the Global Elite Has Held Secret Meetings in the Ancient Redwood Forest of Northern California. Members of the so-called "Bohemian Club" Include.
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Title: Faith of the Century: A History of Communism
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 6, 1999
Type: TV
Communism spread to all of the continents of the word, lasting through four generations and over seven decades. Hundreds of millions of men and women were affected by this political system, one of the most unjust and bloodiest in history. Using newly discovered propaganda films and archival photos, these four episodes explore the mysteries of this totalitarian political machine that lured its share of important followers into the fold. Known as the red church, communism seduced its ardent followers like some earthly religion.
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American Beauty
Title: American Beauty
Character: President Ronald Reagan (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: September 15, 1999
Type: Movie
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
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Presidential Bloopers
Title: Presidential Bloopers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 18, 1999
Type: Movie
A look back at some of the funniest presidential moments in history.
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According to Occam's Razor
Title: According to Occam's Razor
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: Movie
A mockumentary look at the myths and realities surrounding aliens and UFOs. A hybrid of genres on the UFO subject.
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Reagan
Title: Reagan
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 23, 1998
Type: Movie
In 1988, after two terms in office, Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the twentieth century -- and one of the most controversial. A failed actor, Reagan became a passionate ideologue who preached a simple gospel of lower taxes, less government, and anti-communism.
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Secrets of the CIA
Title: Secrets of the CIA
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1998
Type: Movie
It fought against international terrorism in South America and watched out for our allies abroad...but what else did it do?...What are the true secrets of the C.I.A.?
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Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Title: Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 12, 1997
Type: Movie
Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 she was a Ziegfeld Girl. At 20 she earned excellent reviews for a bit part in a Broadway play — and she had a new name: Barbara Stanwyck.
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Sports on the Silver Screen
Title: Sports on the Silver Screen
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 16, 1997
Type: Movie
HBO (in association with the American Film Institute) presents this 1997 anthology, narrated by Liev Schreiber, which looks at sports in cinema from the earliest silent films until the nineties. Watch not for dramatic scenes but for the glimpse of historical figures shown both cinematic and athletic- in this tribute to the merging of sports and Hollywood.
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Frank Capra's American Dream
Title: Frank Capra's American Dream
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
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Title: E! True Hollywood Story
Released: August 21, 1996
Type: TV
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
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Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion
Title: Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 30, 1996
Type: Movie
A "mockumentary" of the alien invasion during Independence Day. Barry Nolan hosts the programme, the first 9 minutes of which are a spoof news report of the events of the film. The middle bit is a discussion of the film by cast and crew, and at the end various scientists and politicians discuss what would happen if real aliens arrive on Earth.
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All Power to the People!
Title: All Power to the People!
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 1, 1996
Type: Movie
Using government documents, archive footage and direct interviews with activists and former FBI/CIA officers, All Power to the People documents the history of race relations and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1960s and 70s. Covering the history of slavery, civil-rights activists, political assassinations and exploring the methods used to divide and destroy key figures of movements by government forces, the film then contrasts into Reagan-Era events, privacy threats from new technologies and the failure of the “War on Drugs”, forming a comprehensive view of the goals, aspirations and ultimate demise of the Civil Rights Movement…
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Soviet Union: The Rise and Fall - Part 2
Title: Soviet Union: The Rise and Fall - Part 2
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 20, 1996
Type: Movie
Historic Russian battles to repel invaders serve as prelude to the story of events that redrew the map of Eastern Europe and parts of Asia in the 20th century. Following the turmoil of the Bolshevik Revolution, Communist Russia faces the venom of Nazi aggression. 1940's film footage reveals the harsh reality of total war, as the Red Army and Soviet civilians alike confront a brutal and tenacious enemy. The following decades are darkened by tensions between the USSR and foreign powers, and violent measures taken to silence voices of dissent. Finally, the Soviet people's yearning for a freer society leads to accelerating reforms and the ultimate dissolution of the USSR.
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Inside the White House
Title: Inside the White House
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and unprecedented access to its hallowed halls, this program from National Geographic takes viewers on an in-depth tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue -- the White House. Interviews with presidents and first ladies offer a revealing look at what goes into running that famous household, and White House employees give viewers a taste of the preparations involved in hosting a state dinner.
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A Time For Choosing
Title: A Time For Choosing
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Video of original Ronald Reagan Speech from 1964, recording during the 1964 presidential campaign.
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Title: Thatcher: The Downing Street Years
Character: Himself
Released: October 20, 1993
Type: TV
A history of the eleven years which Thatcher spent as Prime Minister of the UK.
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Post No Bills
Title: Post No Bills
Released: September 9, 1992
Type: Movie
Political heavy-weights populate this urgent and humorous documentary on the detonative mix of art and politics as embodied in the work of infamous "guerilla" poster artist Robbie Conal.
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Are We Alone In the Universe?
Title: Are We Alone In the Universe?
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1991
Type: Movie
In a set of 6000-year-old stone tablets, the Sumerians of Mesopotamia vividly describe cataclysmic planetary events which billions of years ago gave our solar system it s current configuration, fashioning our own planet in the process. Sumerian records also mention advanced human cloning technology and the existence of an additional planet in our solar system referred to as Nibiru, which is currently unknown to modern science, and is the recorded home of our human ancestors, according to these ancient records. Eminent scientists agree that calculations tend to confirm the accuracy of the ancient Sumerian creation story. Now unmanned U.S. space probes have photographed pyramids and other strange features on the surface of Mars, suggesting this was once the site of an alien space base. This production appears to be a trimmed edit of the 1978 production of the same name.
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Armageddon: The Future of the Planet is at Stake
Title: Armageddon: The Future of the Planet is at Stake
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 11, 1991
Type: Movie
The Future of the Planet is at stake by biblical brophecy to spaceborn calamity.
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Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Title: Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 15, 1991
Type: Movie
Actress Sally Field looks at the dramatic life and successful career of the superb actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907-90), a Hollywood legend.
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Air Force One: The Planes and the Presidents
Title: Air Force One: The Planes and the Presidents
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
From IMDB: Several important historical events occurred on the planes with call sign Air Force One. These events are described within the backdrop of the evolution of the presidents' airplanes.
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Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Title: Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: July 18, 1990
Type: Movie
Documentary portrait of Andy Warhol.
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Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Title: Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Character: Self
Released: July 1, 1990
Type: Movie
Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary
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Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Title: Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Character: (archive footage)
Released: June 4, 1990
Type: Movie
This tribute to Myrna Loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed commentary delivered on camera by Kathleen Turner. Turner walks us through Loy's career as a dancer and an actress miscast as an exotic. She comes into her own as a grown-up women: shrewd, funny, decorous, and sexy - in "Manhattan Melodrama" and "The Thin Man." Her volunteer work during World War II, later stage work, and progressive politics come in for admiration as well. It's her style - seen best in her roles as a wife of charm and independence - that's captured and celebrated here.
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Positive
Title: Positive
Character: Himself
Released: May 4, 1990
Type: Movie
This film powerfully documents New York City's gay community's response to the AIDS crisis as they are forced to organize themselves after the government's failure to stem the epidemic. Activists who are interviewed include playwrite Larry Kramer, People With AIDS Coalition co-founder Michael Callen (who died of AIDS in 1994), New York filmmaker and journalist Phil Zwickler, as well as representatives from ACT-UP, Queer Nation and the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Title: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 1, 1989
Type: Movie
On the eve of 1987's Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, surviving families and friends of people who have died of AIDS prepare panels to be added to a large-scale memorial quilt project. Drawing from the sea of names memorialized, director Robert Epstein focuses on the lives of six people. Alongside the intimate profiles offered, through news footage and interviews, Epstein puts the AIDS crisis in the larger context of social and government response to the disease.
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Roger & Me
Title: Roger & Me
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 1, 1989
Type: Movie
A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.
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James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Title: James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 1988
Type: Movie
Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
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Title: American Experience
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 4, 1988
Type: TV
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Title: Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 5, 1988
Type: Movie
A retrospective of the life and career of actor Cary Grant, including clips from his films and interviews with his friends and co-workers.
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Praise the Lord
Title: Praise the Lord
Character: Self
Released: January 26, 1988
Type: Movie
PBS Frontline traces rise and fall of television evangelists Jim and Tammy Bakker and investigates why government agencies failed to vigorously investigate charges of corruption in Bakker empire.
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Thy Kingdom Come ... Thy Will Be Done
Title: Thy Kingdom Come ... Thy Will Be Done
Character: Self - American president (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1988
Type: Movie
No one would accuse director Anthony Thomas of presenting an unbiased view of religious fundamentalism in this film, which won a Special Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Intent on exposing what he perceives to be a dangerous connection between the religious and political right, Thomas interviews born-again Christians and then directs his lens on Heritage USA, the religious complex established by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.
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Hollywood Uncensored
Title: Hollywood Uncensored
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 1, 1987
Type: Movie
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Peter Fonda host an examination of the history of decency standards for movies from the early 1920s onwards.
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Der springende Punkt
Title: Der springende Punkt
Released: July 17, 1987
Type: Movie
Archive footage of bomb detonations during the Second World War combined with abstract graphic elements which show the destructive potential of modern nuclear missiles. Together the images are a silent warning of armament and war.
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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
Title: Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
Character: (archive footage) as himself
Released: July 15, 1987
Type: Movie
The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.
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The Journey
Title: The Journey
Character: Self
Released: February 24, 1987
Type: Movie
Peter Watkins' global look at the impact of military use of nuclear technology and people's perception of it, as well as a meditation on the inherent bias of the media, and documentaries themselves.
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Destination Nicaragua
Title: Destination Nicaragua
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 25, 1986
Type: Movie
Documentary about a group of Americans who go to Nicaragua to learn about the conflict between the Contras and the Sandinistas.
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America, You're Too Young to Die
Title: America, You're Too Young to Die
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1985
Type: Movie
An historical and patriotic film focusing on the conservative moral and religious view of American life. The documentary was based on the original stage production by Life Ministries. It portrays the steady erosion of American moral values.
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Acts of Violence
Title: Acts of Violence
Released: January 2, 1985
Type: Movie
A riveting expose about the personalities of murderers and their motives. This 72 minute film covers the McDonalds' restaurant massacre, President Reagan's assassination attempt, serial murderer Henry Lee Lucas and others.
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Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Title: Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
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43/84: 1984
Title: 43/84: 1984
Character: Self
Released: September 3, 1984
Type: Movie
Kurt Kren recorded the last television debate in the Reagan/Mondale election campaign. In the viewfinder, the television filled the entire picture, but the viewfinder did not match the lens entirely so that the television screen in the picture was very little. That was not the plan, but Kren decided to "adopt" the film in the end.
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Anxiety. Thoughts of an Old Man
Title: Anxiety. Thoughts of an Old Man
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
The director's reflections on the modern politics of the Reagan administration.
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Tyranny of the Status Quo: Politicians
Title: Tyranny of the Status Quo: Politicians
Character: Self (Archival Footage)
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
The final part of the 'Tyranny of the Status Quo' series features Dr. Friedman discussing politicians with a panel of students.
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Tyranny of the Status Quo: Bureaucrats
Title: Tyranny of the Status Quo: Bureaucrats
Character: Self (Archival Footage)
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
Milton sits with a panel of students to discuss the always exciting topic of bureaucrats!
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Tyranny of the Status Quo: Beneficiaries
Title: Tyranny of the Status Quo: Beneficiaries
Character: Self (Archival Footage)
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
'Beneficiaries' is the first part of the 'Tyranny of the Status Quo' series, featuring Dr. Friedman discussing topics with a select group of college students.
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Title: Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: February 25, 1983
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: Frontline
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 17, 1983
Type: TV
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
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EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
Title: EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
Character: Self
Released: January 2, 1983
Type: Movie
Welcome to this very special place, EPCOT Center, Walt Disney’s dream is now a reality. Epcot Center has two major themed areas, Future World, A showplace for new ideas, and new technologies. World Showcase presents a colorful array of architectural styles and landmarks, a true community of nations. In this Souvenir VHS Cassette, we get a look at EPCOT Center as it appeared in 1983.
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Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon on Camera
Title: Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon on Camera
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
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Showbiz Goes to War
Title: Showbiz Goes to War
Character: (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1982
Type: Movie
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
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Let Poland Be Poland
Title: Let Poland Be Poland
Character: Self
Released: January 31, 1982
Type: Movie
Broadcast live via satellite around the world on January 31, 1982, this special produced by the US International Communication Agency protesting the then recent imposition of martial law in Poland. Hosted by Charlton Heston, Max von Sydow, and Glenda Jackson, the program features multiple celebrity appearances, speeches by 21 world leaders, and several contributions Polish artists and intellectuals.
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Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Title: Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1982
Type: Movie
A collection of bloopers and outtakes from an enormous selection of Hollywood classic productions spanning from the 1930s through the 1980s.
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Title: Entertainment Tonight
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 1981
Type: TV
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.
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The Killing of America
Title: The Killing of America
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 5, 1981
Type: Movie
A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much, much more.
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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Title: The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 4, 1980
Type: Movie
A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.
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It's Showtime
Title: It's Showtime
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 1976
Type: Movie
A collection of film clips profiling animal actors.
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Title: The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1973
Type: TV
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts is a NBC television special show hosted by entertainer Dean Martin from 1974 to 1984. For a series of 54 specials and shows, Martin would periodically "roast" a celebrity. These roasts were patterned after the roasts held at the New York Friars' Club in New York City. The format would have the celebrity guest seated at a banquet table, and one by one the guest of honor was affectionately chided or insulted about his career by his fellow celebrity friends. In 1973, The Dean Martin Show was declining in popularity. The final season of his variety show would be retooled into one of celebrity roasts, requiring less of Martin's involvement. For the 1973–1974 season, a new feature called “Man of the Week Celebrity Roast" was added to try to pick up the ratings. The roasts seemed to be popular among television audiences and are often marketed in post-issues as part of the official Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts and not The Dean Martin Show. After The Dean Martin Show was cancelled in 1974, NBC drew up a contract with Martin to do several specials and do more roast specials. Starting with Bob Hope in 1974, the roast was taped in California and turned out to be a hit, leading to many other roasts to follow.
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Title: V.I.P. Schaukel
Character: Self
Released: May 9, 1971
Type: TV
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Cold Turkey
Title: Cold Turkey
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 19, 1971
Type: Movie
Reverend Brooks leads the town in a contest to stop smoking for a month, But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts, from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
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Title: Great Performances
Character: Self
Released: January 28, 1971
Type: TV
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
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Hollywood Blue
Title: Hollywood Blue
Character: (archive footage)
Released: November 18, 1970
Type: Movie
A collection of vintage erotica from Hollywood movies is intercut with street interviews and newsreel footage.
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Head
Title: Head
Character: Ronald Reagan (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: November 6, 1968
Type: Movie
In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
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Title: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 1968
Type: TV
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
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Title: The Carol Burnett Show
Character: Self
Released: September 11, 1967
Type: TV
The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from September 11, 1967, to March 29, 1978, for 278 episodes and originated from CBS Television City's Studio 33. The series won 25 prime time Emmy Awards, was ranked No. 16 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time in 2002 and in 2007 was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All Time."
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The Victory Squad
Title: The Victory Squad
Character: Himself
Released: November 1, 1966
Type: Movie
A promotional film about the U.S. Republican party drafting volunteers on Election Day, encouraging their fellow party members to vote and helping them get to their polling place.
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The Killers
Title: The Killers
Character: Jack Browning
Released: July 7, 1964
Type: Movie
A hit man and his partner try to find out why their latest victim, a former race-car driver, did not try to get away.
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Title: Kraft Suspense Theatre
Character: Judge Howard R. Stimming
Released: October 10, 1963
Type: TV
Kraft Suspense Theatre is an American anthology series that was telecast from 1963 to 1965 on NBC. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, it was seen three weeks out of every four and was pre-empted for Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall specials once monthly. Como's production company, Roncom Films, also produced Kraft Suspense Theatre. Writer, editor, critic and radio playwright Anthony Boucher served as consultant on the series. Later syndicated under the title Crisis, it was one of the few suspense series telecast in color at the time. While most of NBC's shows were in color then, all-color network line-ups did not become the norm until the 1966-67 season.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1962
Type: TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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The Truth About Communism
Title: The Truth About Communism
Released: January 1, 1962
Type: Movie
Ronald Reagan hosts and narrates this documentary about the Communist threat to the free world. Alexander Kerensky, the first premier of the provisional Russian Government in 1917, formally introduces the film. This documentary traces the development of the Communist movement from birth, the Lenin years, its struggle for direction, the Stalin years (featuring a response by Leon Trotsky attacking the Stalin purges) and the ascendancy of Nikita Krushchev.
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Title: The Mike Douglas Show
Character: Self - Governor of California
Released: December 11, 1961
Type: TV
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
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Who Killed Julie Greer?
Title: Who Killed Julie Greer?
Character: Rex Kent
Released: September 26, 1961
Type: Movie
Amos Burke is an L.A. cop who's inherited millions and usually arrives at crime scenes in a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce. Investigating the death of actress Julie Greer, he finds lots of suspects - but the killer's identity surprises him.
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Title: The Dick Powell Show
Character: Rex Kent
Released: September 26, 1961
Type: TV
The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that ran on NBC from 1961- 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. It was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell until his death from lymphatic cancer on January 2, 1963, then by a series of guest hosts until the series ended. The first of these was Gregory Peck, who began the January 8 program with a tribute to Powell, recognizing him as "a great and good friend to our industry." Peck was followed by fellow actors such as Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Ford, Charles Boyer, Jackie Cooper, Rock Hudson, Milton Berle, Jack Lemmon, Dean Martin, Robert Taylor, Steve McQueen, David Niven, Danny Thomas, Robert Wagner and John Wayne.
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The Young Doctors
Title: The Young Doctors
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: August 23, 1961
Type: Movie
An aging doctor's resentment of his young assistant could lead to tragedy.
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Title: Startime
Released: October 6, 1959
Type: TV
Startime is an anthology show of drama, comedy, and variety, and was one of the first American television shows broadcast in color. The program was aired Tuesday nights in the United States on the NBC Television network in the 1959-60 television season.
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Title: The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Character: Alan Royce
Released: September 21, 1959
Type: TV
The DuPont Show with June Allyson is an American anthology drama series which aired on CBS from September 21, 1959 to April 3, 1961 with rebroadcasts continuing until June 12, 1961. The series was hosted by actress June Allyson.
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Hellcats of the Navy
Title: Hellcats of the Navy
Character: Cmdr. Casey Abbott (Captain, USS Starfish)
Released: May 1, 1957
Type: Movie
Future "first couple" Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis made their only joint film appearance in Hellcats of the Navy. Ronnie plays Casey Abbott, commander of a WW2 submarine, while Nancy portrays navy nurse Helen Blair, Abbott's off-and-on girlfriend. During a delicate mission in which his sub is ordered to retrieve a revolutionary new Japanese mine, Abbott is forced to leave frogman Wes Barton (Harry Lauter) behind to save the rest of his crew. But Abbott's second-in-command Don Landon (Eduard Franz) is convincing that Abbott's sacrifice of Barton was due to the fact that the dead man had been amorously pursuing Helen.
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Title: Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Character: Maj. Will Sinclair
Released: October 5, 1956
Type: TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre, sometimes simply called Zane Grey Theatre, is an American Western anthology series which ran on CBS from 1956 to 1961.
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The Dangerous Drugs
Title: The Dangerous Drugs
Character: Narrator
Released: January 1, 1956
Type: Movie
The Narcotic Educational Foundation of America presents “The Dangerous Drugs” an anti-drug movie in which pre-presidential narrator Ronald Reagan examines the health risks and growing societal problem of barbiturate and amphetamine abuse.
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Tennessee's Partner
Title: Tennessee's Partner
Character: Cowpoke
Released: September 21, 1955
Type: Movie
A tough, womanizing high-stakes gambler known only as Tennessee has an uneasy relationship with Duchess, madam of a thinly-disguised bordello, and no other friends at all. But he's saved from murder by a lonesome cowpoke ('My friends call me Cowpoke'), in town to meet his fiancée Goldie on the steamboat. When she arrives, there's a mysterious undercurrent between Goldie and Tennessee, whose newfound friendship with Cowpoke is destined to be severely tried...
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Disneyland's Opening Day Broadcast
Title: Disneyland's Opening Day Broadcast
Released: July 17, 1955
Type: Movie
Relive the magic with hosts Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings and Ronald Reagan at the live opening day celebration. Broadcast on July 17, 1955 to a live audience of over 90 million people, tour every magical land in park, from the Disneyland Express to Sleeping Beauty Castle
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Cattle Queen of Montana
Title: Cattle Queen of Montana
Character: Farrell
Released: November 18, 1954
Type: Movie
Sierra Nevada Jones must fight a villainous rancher to regain the land that is rightfully hers.
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Prisoner of War
Title: Prisoner of War
Character: Webb Sloane
Released: May 4, 1954
Type: Movie
American soldiers, captured by North Korean's, are periodically brainwashed into giving up their capitalist ways to join the communist movement.
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Law and Order
Title: Law and Order
Character: Frame Johnson
Released: May 13, 1953
Type: Movie
Frame Johnson's attempt to settle down in Tombstone is interrupted when a mob tries to mete out some frontier justice.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Title: General Electric Theater
Character: Self - Host
Released: February 1, 1953
Type: TV
General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
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Title: General Electric Theater
Character: George
Released: February 1, 1953
Type: TV
General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
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Tropic Zone
Title: Tropic Zone
Character: Dan McCloud
Released: January 14, 1953
Type: Movie
A fugitive from the police helps a beautiful farmer run her struggling banana plantation.
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Title: Death Valley Days
Character: David Glasgow Farragut
Released: October 1, 1952
Type: TV
Death Valley Days is an American radio and television anthology series featuring true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program was broadcast on radio until 1945 and continued from 1952 to 1970 as a syndicated television series, with reruns continuing through August 1, 1975. The series was sponsored by the Pacific Coast Borax Company and hosted by Stanley Andrews, Ronald Reagan, Robert Taylor, and Dale Robertson. With the passing of Dale Robertson in 2013, all the former Death Valley Days hosts are now deceased.
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Title: This Is Your Life
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1952
Type: TV
This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards from 1952 to 1961. In the show, the host surprises a guest, and proceeds to take them through their life in front of an audience, including special guest appearances by colleagues, friends and family. Edwards revived the show in 1971-72, while Joseph Campanella hosted a version in 1983. Edwards returned for some specials in the late 1980s, before his death in 2005. The show originated as a radio show on NBC Radio airing from 1948 to 1952.
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Title: Death Valley Days
Character: Self - Host
Released: October 1, 1952
Type: TV
Death Valley Days is an American radio and television anthology series featuring true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program was broadcast on radio until 1945 and continued from 1952 to 1970 as a syndicated television series, with reruns continuing through August 1, 1975. The series was sponsored by the Pacific Coast Borax Company and hosted by Stanley Andrews, Ronald Reagan, Robert Taylor, and Dale Robertson. With the passing of Dale Robertson in 2013, all the former Death Valley Days hosts are now deceased.
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She's Working Her Way Through College
Title: She's Working Her Way Through College
Character: John Palmer
Released: July 9, 1952
Type: Movie
Shapely burlesque dancer Hot Garters Gertie aka Angela Gardner meets her future drama professor. Her new landlady proves to be the professor's wife. Angela helps breath life into the annual school stage show...but someone has discovered her secret past.
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The Winning Team
Title: The Winning Team
Character: Grover Cleveland Alexander
Released: June 20, 1952
Type: Movie
Poor health and alcoholism force Grover Cleveland Alexander out of baseball, but through his wife's faithful efforts, he gets a chance for a comeback and redemption.
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Hong Kong
Title: Hong Kong
Character: Jeff Williams
Released: April 18, 1952
Type: Movie
American adventurer Jeff Williams is fleeing the communist advance in China when he becomes entangled with a young Chinese orphan, Wei Lin, and a beautiful Red Cross volunteer, who arranges for their harrowing escape to Hong Kong.
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Title: Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Character: Doctor
Released: October 5, 1951
Type: TV
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
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Title: Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Character: Steve Davis
Released: October 5, 1951
Type: TV
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
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Title: Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Character: Lt. Paul Random
Released: October 5, 1951
Type: TV
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
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The Big Truth
Title: The Big Truth
Character: Host
Released: July 3, 1951
Type: Movie
Shows how the money collected from the first Crusade for Freedom in 1950 led to the establishment of Radio Free Europe the following year. Scenes recreated by Hollywood actors portray a Cold War version of communist tyranny.
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Bedtime for Bonzo
Title: Bedtime for Bonzo
Character: Professor Peter Boyd
Released: April 5, 1951
Type: Movie
College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.
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The Last Outpost
Title: The Last Outpost
Character: Capt. Vance Britten
Released: April 4, 1951
Type: Movie
The cavalry defend a small town from indians.
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Storm Warning
Title: Storm Warning
Character: Burt Rainey
Released: February 10, 1951
Type: Movie
A fashion model (Rogers) witnesses the brutal assassination of an investigative journalist by the Ku Klux Klan while traveling to a small town to visit her sister (Day).
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Title: Lux Video Theatre
Character: Merle Fisher
Released: October 2, 1950
Type: TV
Lux Video Theatre is an American anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1959. The series presented both comedy and drama in original teleplays, as well as abridged adaptations of films and plays.
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Louisa
Title: Louisa
Character: Hal Norton
Released: May 31, 1950
Type: Movie
Architect Hal Norton and wife Meg invite his widowed mother Louisa to move in with them, only to discover the sweet elderly lady is romantically involved with what seems to be every old coot in town.
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Title: What's My Line?
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: February 2, 1950
Type: TV
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
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Title: What's My Line?
Character: Self - Mystery Guest
Released: February 2, 1950
Type: TV
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
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The Hasty Heart
Title: The Hasty Heart
Character: Yank
Released: September 20, 1949
Type: Movie
In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.
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It's a Great Feeling
Title: It's a Great Feeling
Character: Ronald Reagan (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 1949
Type: Movie
A waitress at the Warner Brothers commissary is anxious to break into pictures. She thinks her big break may have arrived when actors Jack Carson and Dennis Morgan agree to help her.
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The Girl from Jones Beach
Title: The Girl from Jones Beach
Character: Bob Randolph - Robert Benerik
Released: July 16, 1949
Type: Movie
Glamour artist Bob Randolph is world famous for his paintings of a stunning beauty dubbed "The Randolph Girl". What the world doesn't know is that his pin-up creation is really a composite of parts of the anatomy of 12 different models. In an effort to find one girl who possesses all the proper physical attributes, Randolph and PR man Chuck Donovan pursue Ruth Wilson, a beauteous schoolteacher who prefers to be admired for her brain rather than her curves. Ruth changes her tune, however, when a published photo of her in a swimsuit causes her to be fired by the uptight schoolboard. She sues for reinstatement and in the process learns that swimsuits and sex appeal do have a place in her world, after all. Written by Dan Navarro
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Night Unto Night
Title: Night Unto Night
Character: John Galen
Released: June 10, 1949
Type: Movie
A bleak mansion sits ominously on a cliff above the sea somewhere on Florida's east coast. In its shadows, two people meet: a scientist haunted by incurable illness and a beautiful woman haunted by the voice of her dead husband. Ronald Reagan and Hollywood-debuting Viveca Lindfors star in an eerie drama steeped in religious faith and supernatural fear, in the destructive power of sexual jealousy and the redemptive power of love. In one of his earliest directorial efforts, Don Siegel (Dirty Harry, The Shootist) displays his command of pacing and camerawork, building the action to a climactic hurricane that parallels the tumultuous emotions of characters precariously balanced between now and the hereafter.
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John Loves Mary
Title: John Loves Mary
Character: John Lawrence
Released: February 4, 1949
Type: Movie
After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. And that he's married.
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Title: The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 1948
Type: TV
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Title: Texaco Star Theater
Character: Self
Released: June 8, 1948
Type: TV
Texaco Star Theater is an American comedy-variety show, broadcast on radio from 1938 to 1949 and telecast from 1948 to 1956. It was one of the first successful examples of American television broadcasting, remembered as the show that gave Milton Berle the nickname "Mr. Television". The classic 1940–44 version of the program, hosted by radio's Fred Allen, was followed by a radio series on ABC in the spring of 1948. When Texaco first took it to television on NBC on June 8, 1948, the show had a huge cultural impact.
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Blow-Ups of 1947
Title: Blow-Ups of 1947
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1947
Type: Movie
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1947.
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The Voice of the Turtle
Title: The Voice of the Turtle
Character: Sergeant Bill Page
Released: December 25, 1947
Type: Movie
An aspiring Broadway actress falls in love with a soldier on leave during a weekend in New York City.
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That Hagen Girl
Title: That Hagen Girl
Character: Tom Bates
Released: November 1, 1947
Type: Movie
Mary Hagen lives in a small town in Ohio and goes to Jordon Junior College. For years, there has been whispers, rumors and gossip about who are her real parents. When Tom Bates returns to town, he takes over the house and practice that Judge Merrivale left him when he died. As Tom has been away a number of years, this leads to more gossip and Mary believes that he is her father. The popular and rich Ken loves Mary, but his family and friends constantly remind him that she is 'not one of us'. Julia, a teacher at school encourages Mary but Mary cannot get a break in anything she does, or is accused of doing. Tom knows the answer to her true identity, and he is silent.
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So You Want to Be in Pictures
Title: So You Want to Be in Pictures
Character: Himself (uncredited)
Released: June 7, 1947
Type: Movie
Aspiring actor Joe McDoakes blows his first part at Warner Bros. and has to settle for being a stand-in.
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Stallion Road
Title: Stallion Road
Character: Larry Hanrahan
Released: April 12, 1947
Type: Movie
A veterinarian and a novelist compete for the heart of a lady rancher.
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Blow-Ups of 1946
Title: Blow-Ups of 1946
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1946
Type: Movie
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1946.
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Wings for This Man
Title: Wings for This Man
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: December 13, 1945
Type: Movie
A tribute to the pioneering achievements of the Negro combat pilots trained at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
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The Stilwell Road
Title: The Stilwell Road
Character: Narrator
Released: November 26, 1945
Type: Movie
Documentary - Documentary about the construction of the Stilwell Road--originally called The Ledo Road--a 478-mile passage from Assam, India, to Ledo, Burma, during World War II. The road, which was built by 63,000 workers and cost $150 million, was used by the British, Chinese and Indian armies to transport supplies, troops and other essentials from India to Burma in order to keep the Japanese from overrunning the entire theater. - Ronald Reagan, Harold Alexander, Claude Auchinleck
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The Fight for the Sky
Title: The Fight for the Sky
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: June 21, 1945
Type: Movie
Documentary detailing the activities of American fighter escort pilots during bombing raids over Germany.
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Target Tokyo
Title: Target Tokyo
Character: Narrator
Released: May 24, 1945
Type: Movie
The story of the first bombing raid on Tokyo by B-29 Superfortress bombers of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Crews are followed from their training staging at Grand Island, Nebraska to their bombing embarkation point on the island of Saipan. From there, the B-29 attack on the Nakajima aircraft plant outside Tokyo is depicted.
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Recognition of the CG-4A Glider
Title: Recognition of the CG-4A Glider
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: March 25, 1944
Type: Movie
This documentary short film was produced by the United States Army Air Forces' First Motion Picture Unit as a training film for American pilots and other personnel during the Second World War. In it, the Air Corps' CG-4A glider is demonstrated in its cargo- and troop-carrying modes. Takeoffs, landings, and flight/towing characteristics are described. The principal function of the film is to familiarize the viewer with the shape of the glider, so that it can be recognized from any angle and not mistaken for enemy aircraft. The glider's long boxy shape, square-cut wings, rounded tail, and detachable wheels are explained with diagrams augmenting the photographic view of the aircraft from various viewpoints.
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Air Siege
Title: Air Siege
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: March 13, 1944
Type: Movie
A recount of the bombing campaign by the United States Army's Fifteenth Air Force against the oilfields and refineries in and around Ploesti, Romania during World War II.
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Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47
Title: Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: March 13, 1944
Type: Movie
This government documentary short film depicts and explains the processes for retrieving a glider in the field. In combat situations in World War II, gliders were used to transport men and materiel to sites not suitable for landing powered aircraft, and the gliders were constructed so that they could be reused. The preparation of the grounded glider is explained, as well as the preparations and maneuvers aboard the C-47 aircraft which will pick up the glider.
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B-29 Flight Engineer
Title: B-29 Flight Engineer
Character: Narrator / Voice of Pilot (voice)
Released: March 13, 1944
Type: Movie
This government documentary short film depicts and explains proper procedures for functioning as a flight engineer on the B-29 bomber. Lieutenant Anderson is normally the co-pilot of this B-29, but as part of the readiness regimen for aircraft crews, he is being tested as the backup fight engineer. The actual flight engineer monitors his work, helping Anderson follow the checklists for flight preparation and takeoff. Throughout the 10-hour training flight, Lt. Anderson will be required to operate a multitude of engine controls and to monitor instruments on a variety of engine functions. Throughout the flight, his pilot and flight engineer watch over his work, correcting mistakes and reminding him of necessary actions.
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Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts
Title: Fighter Combat Formation: Attacks and Escorts
Character: Captain
Released: March 13, 1944
Type: Movie
An ace fighter pilot captain expects to get leave, but instead is ordered to Washington, where a colonel explains that mounting casualties among fighter pilots require new, battle-tested tactics in combat. The captain sets out to train a group of young and relatively inexperienced pilots in the new methods. Fighter planes are used as both attack aircraft and as escorts for heavy bombers, and a variety of flight patterns and defensive and offensive maneuvers are explained to the young pilots.
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This Is the Army
Title: This Is the Army
Character: Johnny Jones
Released: August 14, 1943
Type: Movie
In WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank. Wounded in the War, he becomes a producer. In WW II his son Johnny Jones, who was before his fathers assistant, gets the order to stage a knew all-soldier show, called THIS IS THE ARMY. But in his pesonal life he has problems, because he refuses to marry his fiancée until the war is over.
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For God and Country
Title: For God and Country
Character: Michael O'Keefe
Released: May 15, 1943
Type: Movie
The story of the U.S. Army Chaplain Service as dramatized in the stories of three chaplains, Father Michael O'Keefe, Arnold Miller, and Tom Manning.
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The Rear Gunner
Title: The Rear Gunner
Character: Lt. Ames
Released: April 10, 1943
Type: Movie
Documentary-style drama on training of aerial rear gunners in World War II. Private PeeWee Williams, a Kansas farm boy, transforms his home-grown shooting skills into those necessary to an aerial gunner in the tail turret of an American bomber.
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Recognition of the Japanese Zero Fighter
Title: Recognition of the Japanese Zero Fighter
Character: Jimmy Saunders
Released: February 2, 1943
Type: Movie
Military training film on the characteristics, capabilities, weaknesses, and recognition of the World War II Japanese fighter aircraft known as the Zero.
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Cadet Classification
Title: Cadet Classification
Released: January 15, 1943
Type: Movie
Documentary on picking the right Cadet.
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Breakdowns of 1942
Title: Breakdowns of 1942
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1942
Type: Movie
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1942.
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Beyond the Line of Duty
Title: Beyond the Line of Duty
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: November 7, 1942
Type: Movie
This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
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Desperate Journey
Title: Desperate Journey
Character: Flying Officer Johnny Hammond
Released: September 26, 1942
Type: Movie
During WWII, when an allied bomber is shot down over Germany, the five surviving crew are captured but cleverly escape detention after learning German secret information and knocking out a Nazi major. With the angry major in hot pursuit, aided by military personnel, Gestapo agents and Hitler-loyal citizens, the five wend their way across perilous Germany, intent on reaching the UK with the secrets they have learned.
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Juke Girl
Title: Juke Girl
Character: Steve Talbot
Released: May 30, 1942
Type: Movie
During the depths of the Great Depression a hitch-hiker Steve Talbot and jukebox-joint hostess Lola Mears stumble into Cat-Tail Florida where farmers and pickers struggle under the buyer who rules by monopoly, dirty contracts and violence. Steve helps organize against the buyer, leading to further escalation ending in a lynch mob.
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Mr. Gardenia Jones
Title: Mr. Gardenia Jones
Character: Gardenia Jones
Released: May 29, 1942
Type: Movie
Documentary short film depicting the work of the United Service Organizations (USO) in providing recreational and morale-boosting services for American troops.
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Shoot Yourself Some Golf
Title: Shoot Yourself Some Golf
Character: Himself
Released: April 4, 1942
Type: Movie
Jane Wyman and Ron Reagan are given golf lessons by pro-golfer Jimmy Thompson, and watch trick shots performed by Jack Redmond.
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Kings Row
Title: Kings Row
Character: Drake McHugh
Released: February 2, 1942
Type: Movie
Five young adults in a small American town face the revelations of secrets that threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams.
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Breakdowns of 1941
Title: Breakdowns of 1941
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: November 14, 1941
Type: Movie
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1941.
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Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Title: Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Character: Matt Sawyer
Released: September 20, 1941
Type: Movie
A reporter is constantly in trouble for jumping to conclusions.
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International Squadron
Title: International Squadron
Character: Jimmy Grant
Released: August 13, 1941
Type: Movie
The true story of the exploits of the RAF's (Royal Air Force) foreign legion battling the German Luftwaffe (Nazi Germany's Air Force) during the early months of 1941 during WWII before America officially entered the war at the end of the year when Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan and Hitler declared war on the United States. The United States then drafted all of their airmen and fighter pilot aces into the United States Air Force for their own combat missions against the Luftwaffe
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Million Dollar Baby
Title: Million Dollar Baby
Character: Peter Rowan
Released: May 31, 1941
Type: Movie
A sudden windfall has unexpected consequences on a working class girl during the Great Depression.
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The Bad Man
Title: The Bad Man
Character: Gil Jones
Released: March 28, 1941
Type: Movie
Lopez is a bandit who has stolen the herd at Gil's ranch, so Hardy is about to foreclose. But Lucia has come back from New York and Gil is happy until he meets her husband, Morgan.
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Breakdowns of 1940
Title: Breakdowns of 1940
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1940
Type: Movie
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1940.
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Santa Fe Trail
Title: Santa Fe Trail
Character: George Custer
Released: December 20, 1940
Type: Movie
As a penalty for fighting fellow classmates days before graduating from West Point, J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer and four friends are assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth. While there they aid in the capture and execution of the abolitionist, John Brown following the Battle of Harper's Ferry.
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Tugboat Annie Sails Again
Title: Tugboat Annie Sails Again
Character: Eddie Kent
Released: October 26, 1940
Type: Movie
Two rival tugboat captains compete for local business.
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Knute Rockne All American
Title: Knute Rockne All American
Character: George Gipp
Released: October 5, 1940
Type: Movie
The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.
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Murder in the Air
Title: Murder in the Air
Character: Brass Bancroft
Released: June 1, 1940
Type: Movie
Enemy agents are everywhere and they are sabotaging all important war deliveries. The body of a hobo found in a train wreck had a money belt with $50,000 and a tattoo of a circle and arrow. This is a tattoo for saboteurs for hire and Brass must impersonate the dead man to find out what his orders are. As Steve Coe, he meets with the band of enemy agents in California and everything goes well until the wife of the dead 'Hobo' shows up. Luckily, Gabby is able to save Brass and Brass learns what is his assignment. He is to board the USN airship 'Mason', which is testing the super secret Inertia Projector, and destroy the airship.
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An Angel from Texas
Title: An Angel from Texas
Character: Marty Allen
Released: April 27, 1940
Type: Movie
A pair of slick Broadway producers con a wealthy cowboy into backing their show.
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Alice in Movieland
Title: Alice in Movieland
Character: Carlo's Guest (uncredited)
Released: March 3, 1940
Type: Movie
In a U.S. town that could be anywhere, 18-year-old Alice Purdee wins a free trip to Hollywood. With the assistance of a cheerful porter, she takes the night train and dreams about her arrival. Instead of instant success, she meets disappointment after disappointment, and she needs the unexpected encouragement of her grandmother and an aging, former star whom she meets at a talent night. Finally, she gets a call to be an extra, and she's so hopeful that the regulars decide to make a fool of her. Is this the end of Alice's dream? Not if the porter has anything to say about it.
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Brother Rat and a Baby
Title: Brother Rat and a Baby
Character: Dan Crawford
Released: January 13, 1940
Type: Movie
Three comrades graduate from Viriginia Military Institute. Bing has a chance to return to VMI as a football coach.
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Breakdowns of 1939
Title: Breakdowns of 1939
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1939
Type: Movie
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1939.
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Sword Fishing
Title: Sword Fishing
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: October 21, 1939
Type: Movie
Sword Fishing is a 1939 short documentary film about a group of fisherman, including Howard Hill, "the world's greatest archer," who go in search of marlin off the California coast. With fishing line attached to his arrow, Hill plans to spear the fish, which would then be brought aboard the boat by rod and reel. In 1940, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel at the 12th Academy Awards.
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Smashing the Money Ring
Title: Smashing the Money Ring
Character: Lt. Brass Bancroft
Released: October 21, 1939
Type: Movie
T-Man Brass Bancroft goes undercover in a prison which has a secret counterfeit operation set up in the print shop.
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Angels Wash Their Faces
Title: Angels Wash Their Faces
Character: Patrick "Pat" Remson
Released: August 26, 1939
Type: Movie
A young man just released from a reformatory moves to a new neighborhood with his sister, intending to start a new life. However, he gets mixed up with the local mob boss and corrupt politicians and soon finds himself being framed for an arson and murder he didn't commit.
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Hell's Kitchen
Title: Hell's Kitchen
Character: Jim Donahue
Released: July 8, 1939
Type: Movie
A paroled convict's efforts to improve conditions at a boys' reform school alarm the school's corrupt warden, who has been embezzling funds from the institution. He hatches a plan to derail the reformed convict's efforts and have him sent back to prison, and part of that scheme involves cracking down hard on the reform school's inmates.
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Naughty But Nice
Title: Naughty But Nice
Character: Eddie
Released: June 23, 1939
Type: Movie
Donald Hardwick (Dick Powell) is a stuffed-shirt, classical music professor. His family and small-town music college that he works are of equal mindset. When Don visits his black-sheep aunt in New York in order to find a buyer for his Rhapsody he is exposed to her shocking swing music crowd. His life begins to make dramatic changes after drinking a "lemonade" that turns out to be a Hurricane.
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Code of the Secret Service
Title: Code of the Secret Service
Character: Brass Bancroft
Released: May 27, 1939
Type: Movie
Secret Service agents try to solve the theft of treasury banknote plates.
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Dark Victory
Title: Dark Victory
Character: Alec
Released: April 20, 1939
Type: Movie
Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
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Secret Service of the Air
Title: Secret Service of the Air
Character: Lt. 'Brass' Bancroft
Released: March 4, 1939
Type: Movie
Brass Bancroft and his sidekick Gabby Watters are recruited onto the secret service and go undercover to crack a ruthless gang that smuggles illegal aliens.
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Breakdowns of 1938
Title: Breakdowns of 1938
Character: Ronald (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: December 31, 1938
Type: Movie
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1938.
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Going Places
Title: Going Places
Character: Jack Withering
Released: December 31, 1938
Type: Movie
A sports store clerk poses as a famous jockey as an advertising stunt, but gets more than he bargained for.
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Brother Rat
Title: Brother Rat
Character: Dan Crawford
Released: October 29, 1938
Type: Movie
Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.
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Girls on Probation
Title: Girls on Probation
Character: Neil Dillon
Released: October 22, 1938
Type: Movie
A dizzy young girl falls into crime but wins her lawyer's heart.
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Boy Meets Girl
Title: Boy Meets Girl
Character: Announcer
Released: August 27, 1938
Type: Movie
Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Title: The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Character: Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: July 20, 1938
Type: Movie
A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from it's extremely resentful leader.
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Cowboy from Brooklyn
Title: Cowboy from Brooklyn
Character: Pat Dunn
Released: July 9, 1938
Type: Movie
A singing cowboy turns out to be a tenderfoot.
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Accidents Will Happen
Title: Accidents Will Happen
Character: Eric Gregg
Released: April 9, 1938
Type: Movie
A married insurance claims adjuster investigates a gang of accident-fraud racketeers, but they retaliate by targeting his wife.
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Hollywood Hotel
Title: Hollywood Hotel
Character: Radio Host at Premiere (uncredited)
Released: January 15, 1938
Type: Movie
After losing a coveted role in an upcoming film to another actress, screen queen Mona Marshall (Lola Lane) protests by refusing to appear at her current movie's premiere. Her agent discovers struggling actress Virginia Stanton (Rosemary Lane) -- an exact match for Mona -- and sends her to the premiere instead, with young musician Ronnie Bowers (Dick Powell). After various mishaps, including a case of mistaken identity, Ronnie and Virginia struggle to find success in Hollywood.
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Swing Your Lady
Title: Swing Your Lady
Character: Jack Miller
Released: January 8, 1938
Type: Movie
Promoter Ed Hatch comes to the Ozarks with his slow-witted wrestler Joe Skopapoulos whom he pits against a hillbilly Amazon blacksmith, Sadie Horn. Joe falls in love with her and won't fight. At least not until Sadie's beau Noah shows up.
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Sergeant Murphy
Title: Sergeant Murphy
Character: Pvt. Dennis Reilley
Released: January 1, 1938
Type: Movie
An Army private proves his horse is fit for service and wins his colonel's daughter.
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Love Is on the Air
Title: Love Is on the Air
Character: Andy McCaine
Released: October 2, 1937
Type: Movie
A newscaster gets demoted for exposing the town's criminal activities over the airwaves.
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The Unelected Statesman
Title: The Unelected Statesman
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Billy Graham was a man known worldwide for his southern charm, unmistakable voice and most importantly to him, his love and devotion to Jesus Christ. Lesser known, however, is his role as a statesman of the United States. Despite never holding public office, Graham comforted the nation in some of its darkest hours, spread its causes and principles to all corners of the globe, and counseled every president from Harry Truman to George W. Bush. This is the story of the unelected statesman.
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Title: General Electric Theater: The Dark, Dark Hours
Character: Joe
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
A hood forces a doctor and his wife to remove a bullet from the hood's partner.
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Uncovering Wolfen
Title: Uncovering Wolfen
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
After the huge financial and cultural success of WOODSTOCK (1970), filmmaker and political activist Michael Wadleigh spent many years in Hollywood writing scripts that were never produced. However, WOLFEN (1981), his only other major motion picture, was. After that he would never complete another feature film again. This is the story of that film.