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The Universal Story

★8.0 1996 2h 0m David Heeley PG-13

Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."

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About the film

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Audience score
★ 8.0 /10

based on 4 votes

Synopsis

Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."

Documentary

Cast

8 principal cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Self

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Self (archive footage)

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Self (archive footage)

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Self (archive footage)

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Self (archive footage)

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Self (archive footage)

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Self (archive footage)

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self (archive footage)

Where to watch The Universal Story

The Universal Story (1996) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 2h 0m documentary directed by David Heeley is rated 8.0/10 by 4 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Universal Story released?

The Universal Story was released on April 21, 1996.

Who directed The Universal Story?

The Universal Story was directed by David Heeley.

How long is The Universal Story?

The Universal Story has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).

What genre is The Universal Story?

The Universal Story is categorized as Documentary.

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