Leonard Maltin Movies

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

Documentary regarding two of the "nine old men" of Disney animators.

A documentary about the Marx Brothers containing interviews with Leonard Maltin, Dick Cavett and others.

With his naïve air, his rangy and reassuring silhouette, James Stewart symbolizes success, someone who everybody wants to look like. Behind his...

A biography on the life of William Powell narrated by Michael York.

Arguably the quintessential film siren of the silent era, Mary Pickford was known as "America's Sweetheart." This documentary explores Pickford's...

Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes...

When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill...

A personal, intimate look at journalist Hunter S. Thompson with a special emphasis on his Hollywood relationships. It captures the legacy and "gonzo"...

A documentary looking at the life, films, and troubled times of America's first sex symbol, screen actress Clara Bow, featuring interviews and...

This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.

Walt Disney and his team create a full length feature film Fun and Fancy Free . Learn the story of how WWII changed Bongo and how Edgar Burgan got to...

From 1915-1939, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry. In one of the most liberating eras for women in film, she...

Documentary on animator Chuck Jones.

Share the magical memories - and see clips from her Oscar winning performances - in this profile of the "First Lady of the American screen."

The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were shorts, through the 1950s when short subjects...

This is the first feature-length documentary on legendary director Raoul Walsh. In this 'memoir,' Walsh 'recounts' his career from the silent film...

The story of how sound was paired with images in early years of cinema; offering an in-depth look at the people behind-the-scenes and the...

Documentary following the history of America's first cinematographers.