United States / Apr 21, 1996 / PG
The Universal Story (1996)
Directed by David Heeley
2h 0minruntime
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Plot
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."
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Steven Spielberg | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Universal Story |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Top Hat Productions, Universal Television, Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 21 aprile 1996 |
| Production | David Heeley, Mary Bell, Joan Kramer |
| Writer | David Heeley, Joan Kramer |
| Editing | Scott P. Doniger |
| Assistant directors | David Heeley |
| Music | Michael A. Levine |
| Sound | Michael A. Levine |
Release dates
TV
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