Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Release date: 1972-01-10
Votes: 2
Genres: Documentary, History
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back lot and props. By extension this provides a general history of Hollywood's Golden Age and the legendary studio system.
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