Rudy Behlmer

An appreciation and the story of the "making of" THE MALTESE FALCON. (imdb)

This documentary looks at how the social, financial and moral forces all helped shape one of the most intriguing periods in Hollywood history.

Film historian David J. Skal hosts this documentary about the 1931 classic. Filmmakers, film historians, and writers discuss the novel and its many dramatic and film incarnations (at least Universal's long series). Discussions include the influence of German impressionist filmmakers on Hollywood horror movies, make-up, and the actors. (imdb Comment)

Although it's only nine minutes in length, TO HELL OR GLORY is a fitting tribute to the talents of ERROL FLYNN, OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND and RAOUL WALSH, with historians Lincoln D. Hurst, Robert Osborne and Rudy Behlmer all commenting on the overall merits of THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON, despite its lack of historical accuracy. (imdb comments)

This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Ben-Hur, a classic which has seen many incarnations on the silver screen, but perhaps most notably as William Wyler's 1959 epic. Includes footage from all three film versions of the tale, as well as discussion of the impact they had on later filmmakers. (imdb)

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Nick Redman details director John Ford's remarkable stint at Twentieth Century Fox in an intimately detailed documentary that pays special attention to the relationship between the famed director and studio head Darryl F. Zanuck. (allmovie.com)

A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry into the widescreen era. Through actual Cinerama clips, rare behind the scenes footage and new interviews, CINERAMA ADVENTURE takes the viewer back to a lost era of movie showmanship, placing this American cinema phenomenon into historical perspective. (imdb)

Released as a Bonus Feature for Disney's Platinum DVD Edition of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" this short documentary shows how this classic film came to life. (imdb)

A documentary from Universal about the movie The Invisible Man (1933) directed by James Whale. (imdb)

This documentary is featured on the DVD for Captain Blood (1935), released in 2005. (imdb)

Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932). (imdb)

An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made. (imdb)

Film historians examine the making of the 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood." (imdb)

Documentary covering the Warner Bros. James Cagney /Pat O'Brien classic Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), hosted by film historian Rudy Behlmer. (imdb)

A documentary about the making of the film "Dragonwyck"

Documentary on John Huston's "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948).

Movie historians and others discuss the making of Foreign Correspondent (1940). (imdb)

A short historical documentary on the film Rebecca and the working relationship of Alfred Hitchcock and David O. Selznick.

A short documentary about William Powell.

The behind the scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.

A documentary on the making of the classic Hollywood musical Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942).

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Spellbound.'

The story of how a number of improbable circumstances combined with some exceptionally creative people to bring about the unlikely critical and commercial success of The African Queen.

A short documentary about A Streetcar Named Desire on Broadway.

A short documentary about the film of A Streetcar Named Desire.

A short documentary about censorship problems during the making and release of the film of A Streetcar Named Desire.

Short documentary about the importance of the music in Humoresque (1946). Musicians and film historians discuss the effects caused in the narrative by very careful selection and use of music to enhance the images on screen.

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).

Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock and early spy and espionage films.

The nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures is the backdrop for this insightful documentary. Film historians, and survivors from the era take the audience from the early failed attempts by scientists and inventors, to the joined forces of Western Electric and Warner Bros. who, with their Vitaphone process,revolutionized the entertainment industry, perhaps more than any time before or since.

The making of Quo Vadis (1951).

Documentary about Universal Studios sci-fi films of the 1950's.