Rudy Behlmer Movies

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

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

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

A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.

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

A documentary about the making of the classic film "Casablanca."

The epic story of how the film The African Queen (1951), directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, was shot on real...

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

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

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

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

Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.

An overview of the making of John Huston's 1948 classic "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."

How the play was adapted to Film

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

An insider's account of Jack Warner, a founding father of the American film industry. This feature length documentary provides the rags to riches...

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).

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

The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.

The behind-the-scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.