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The Elstree Story

1952 1h 1m Documentary List
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Film star Richard Todd celebrates the first 25 years of one of Great Britain's most iconic film studios, Associated British Elstree. The film includes scenes from over 40 films made by the studio between 1927 and 1952, including their first feature, "The White Sheik," and the first sound picture made in Great Britain, Alfred Hitchcock's classic "Blackmail." Behind-the-scenes footage explains how films are made, from screenwriting and casting to editing and distribution. Read More Read Less
The Elstree Story

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Synopsis Film star Richard Todd celebrates the first 25 years of one of Great Britain's most iconic film studios, Associated British Elstree. The film includes scenes from over 40 films made by the studio between 1927 and 1952, including their first feature, "The White Sheik," and the first sound picture made in Great Britain, Alfred Hitchcock's classic "Blackmail." Behind-the-scenes footage explains how films are made, from screenwriting and casting to editing and distribution.
Director
Gilbert Gunn
Producer
Gilbert Gunn
Screenwriter
Gilbert Gunn
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 1m