Discovering Film

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Discovering Charlie Chaplin
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Film critics explore the extraordinary life and career of cinematic pioneer Charlie Chaplin, whose huge contribution to film won him a 12-minute standing ovation at the Oscars in 1972.
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Discovering Greta Garbo
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A look at the extraordinary career of the Ninotchka and Grand Hotel star. An incredibly private actress, Greta Garbo never married and retired when she was just 35.
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Discovering Bing Crosby
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Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Bing Crosby, who became an Oscar-winning movie star and best-selling singer despite a number of personal troubles.
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Discovering Vivien Leigh
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A look at the career of Vivien Leigh, who scooped an Oscar as Scarlett O'Hara, famously married star Laurence Olivier and died of tuberculosis aged 53
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Discovering James Cagney
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The story of the actor renowned for his roles in gangster films The Public Enemy and White Heat, whose battles with the Hollywood studios changed the film industry forever.
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Discovering John Wayne
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An intimate look at the life and career of John Wayne. Born Marion Morrison, the former football player would become one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century.
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Discovering Charlton Heston
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Leading film critics discuss the career of Charlton Heston. After humble beginnings on stage, he took Hollywood by storm with starring in Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes.
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Discovering Judy Garland
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A look at the tumultuous life and glittering 40-year career of the actress, singer and entertainer.
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Discovering David Niven
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A portrait of Hollywood's quintessential Englishman, whose career included acclaimed roles in films Separate Tables, A Matter of Life and Death and Around the World in 80 Days.
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Discovering Gary Cooper
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A portrait of Hollywood icon Gary Cooper, whose films include High Noon, Sergeant York and Mr Deeds Goes to Town.
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Discovering Natalie Wood
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Portrait of icon Natalie Wood, who appeared in Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street when she was eight and went on to star in Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story.
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Discovering Spencer Tracy
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Profile of the Hollywood star famous for his 25-year love affair with Katharine Hepburn. Nominated for nine Oscars, his films included Boys Town and Captains Courageous.
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Discovering James Mason
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Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Huddersfield-born James Mason, who graduated from Cambridge University in the early 1930s before making his name as a leading man in .. show full overview
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Discovering Brigitte Bardot
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Documentary exploring the tumultuous life of the French screen siren and fashion icon. A symbol of the French New Wave, her films included Et Dieu Crea la Femme and Le Mepris.

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