The Universal Story 28 years old
An overview of the history of film studio Universal Pictures, featuring clips from many of its films.
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
Credits
The Universal Story Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Tom Hanks He was 39, now 68 years old | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Alfred Hitchcock He was 96, 80 years old when he died | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Richard Dreyfuss He was 48, now 77 years old | as Himself |
| Michael J. Fox He was 34, now 63 years old | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Kirk Douglas He was 79, 103 years old when he died | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Boris Karloff He was 108, 81 years old when he died | as Himself (archive footage) |
The Universal Story Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Joan Kramer as Writer. | Writing |
The Universal Story (28 years)
An overview of the history of film studio Universal Pictures, featuring clips from many of its films.
- Release day: Sunday, April 21, 1996
- Runtime: 120 minutes