Rudy Behlmer Movies

An appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."

Film historians examines the making of the 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood."

Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."

Portrait of film director John Ford, perhaps best known for re-inventing the Western, and generally considered one of America's greatest directors.

Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock and early spy and espionage films.

This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.

Documentary short film about Robby the Robot; a $125,000 engineering marvel that advanced cinematic robotics and went on to become a film star & pop...

A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

Featurette on the making of Action in the North Atlantic (1943) starring Humphrey Bogart.

A documentary on the life and career of Victor Fleming, director of such iconic movies as The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind.

Documentary covering the Warner Bros. James Cagney /Pat O'Brien classic "Angels with Dirty Faces" (1938), hosted by film historian Rudy Behlmer.

Short documentary about the making of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex.

The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B....

Today's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why this iconic musical continues to influence...

Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947).

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

Documentary film exploring the making, and legacy of 'Forbidden Planet'

Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.

A collection of behind the scenes and home movies from the golden age of Hollywood.