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      The Universal Story

      1996 1h 59m Documentary List
      Reviews 88% 50+ Ratings Audience Score This look back on the first 80 years of Universal Studios focuses on the evolution of the motion picture -- and how the studio evolved along with it. Universal gets its start during the silent era, continues with the advent of sound film through "All Quiet on the Western Front" and other classics, and even survives changes of ownership. A peak period -- the '80s and '90s -- is covered in depth and accompanied by clips of movies by such blockbuster filmmakers as the legendary Steven Spielberg. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Entertaining documentary to the past of Universal, one of the great studios, that make classics movies. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis This look back on the first 80 years of Universal Studios focuses on the evolution of the motion picture -- and how the studio evolved along with it. Universal gets its start during the silent era, continues with the advent of sound film through "All Quiet on the Western Front" and other classics, and even survives changes of ownership. A peak period -- the '80s and '90s -- is covered in depth and accompanied by clips of movies by such blockbuster filmmakers as the legendary Steven Spielberg.
      Director
      David Heeley
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 59m