Videoteca

To Oz! The Making of a Classic 2009
A look into how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and rare musical outtakes.

The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics 2008 star_border 8
Along with his legendary cartoons, Walt Disney produced a marvelous array of live action classics that came about through the use of his singular style, hard work and an unwavering belief in this vision.

Easter Parade: On the Avenue 2005
This documentary tells the story of the making of Irving Berlin's Easter Parade.

Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' 2005
Documentary on the 1953 musical "The Band Wagon."

Ziegfeld on Film 2004 star_border 5.7
This short documentary includes interviews with Florenz Ziegfeld's daughter Patricia and actress Luise Rainer. Ziegfeld's life and the making of the film The Great Ziegfeld (1936) are discussed.

Checking Out: Grand Hotel 2004 star_border 7
Until 1932's Grand Hotel, never had there existed an all-star ensemble cast on film. Conceived by MGM's production genius Irving Thalberg, the film boasted names like Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery and John and Lionel Barrymore and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. This short documentary takes a look at the making of the classic film.

Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love 2003
A short documentary about the making of the 1956 film, High Society. Hosted by Celeste Holm.

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Too Darn Hot 2003
Ann Miller hosts this documentary short on the making of the MGM-Cole Porter hot musical "Kiss Me Kate".

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk 2003
This documentary short subject details the making of the 1957 MGM musical, "Silk Stockings". Hosted by its star Cyd Charisse, the film gives behind-the-scenes glimpses of how this film was made with interviews by musical director Andre Previn and supporting actress Janis Paige.

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour 2003
This documentary short subject for DVD gives a look at the making of Cole Porter's MGM classic, "Les Girls". Hosted by Finnish film legend and star of "Les Girls", Taina Elg tells of working with Gene Kelly, Kay Kendall and George Cukor on one of the last great MGM musicals.

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine 2003
An overview of Cole Porter’s musical contributions to the film Broadway Melody of 1940.

What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain' 2002
Movie and stage icon Debbie Reynolds hosts the making of "Singin' in the Rain". The short documentary includes Donald O'Connor, who played the comical "Cosmo Brown", Stanley Donen, one half of the directors next to Gene Kelly, and Kathleen Freeman, who played Phoebe Dinsmore, Lina Lamont's (Jean Hagen) voice coach.

Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star 2002 star_border 6.6
In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, and not only as "mommie dearest." caricature she has become. Friends, fellow actors, directors, and others reminisce about their association with her, and numerous film clips show off her talent from her start in silents to bad science fiction/horror movies at the end of her career.

Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest' 2000 star_border 6.7
Hosted by Eva Marie Saint, the film's leading lady, this 40-minute documentary of Alfred Hitchcock's only M-G-M film combines interviews (Martin Landau, Patricia Hitchcock, production designer Robert F. Boyle and screenwriter Ernest Lehman), movie clips and behind the scenes photos to make for a fascinating look at one of the silver screen's glowing gems. For fans of North by Northwest (1959) and Hitchcock aficionados, this is a must-see treat.