The Universal Story poster

The Universal Story

An overview of the history of film studio Universal Pictures, featuring clips from many of its films.

Description: 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."

Genres: Documentary

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Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 120 minutes

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Richard Dreyfuss

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Kirk Douglas

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Michael J. Fox

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Tom Hanks

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Alfred Hitchcock

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Boris Karloff

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Spike Lee

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Steven Spielberg

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