Rudy Behlmer
Rudy Behlmer (October 13, 1926 – September 27, 2019) was an American film historian and writer. He was an expert in the history and evolution of the motion picture industry. Behlmer began his career with KLAC-TV in Hollywood as a stage manager. At the beginning of the 1960s, Behlmer started researching and writing articles on various aspects of film history. One such project, a career piece on film producer David O. Selznick (Gone with the Wind, Rebecca), led to his book Memo from David O. Selznick (1972). It was followed by nine other books as well as numerous magazine articles and film music recording booklets. Behlmer also contributed to a wide variety of works about the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
as HimselfA look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of...
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Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
as Self / HostA documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
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The Adventures of Errol Flynn
as Self - Author and Film HistorianA documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
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Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
as SelfAn overview of the making of John Huston's 1948 classic "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
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Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley'
as SelfDocumentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge...
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Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
as SelfProduced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.
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The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
as SelfThe history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as SelfThis documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips...
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The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
as SelfAn appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."
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Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
as SelfToday's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why...
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Robin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie
as SelfU.S. network TV special surveying the history of Robin Hood in popular culture, emphasizing the...
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Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
as SelfThe epic story of how the film The African Queen (1951), directed by John Huston and starring...
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Cinerama Adventure
as SelfA nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that...
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Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
as Self / HostDocumentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The...
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In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic
as HimselfThe making of Quo Vadis (1951).
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Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
as HimselfTarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle is a documentary focusing on the first six sound Tarzan...
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King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast."
as uncreditedDocumentary on the making of the 1933 RKO film King Kong. Contains interviews with George...
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Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
as Himself, film historianFilm historians examines the making of the 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood."
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A Streetcar on Broadway
as SelfInterviews and photos about the play on Broadway
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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
as SelfA short documentary about Robby the Robot.
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Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
as HimselfAn insider's account of Jack Warner, a founding father of the American film industry. This...
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You Must Remember This: A Tribute to 'Casablanca'
as Self - Film HistorianA documentary about the making of the classic film "Casablanca."
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Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
as Self - Film HistorianThe story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
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Becoming John Ford
as SelfPortrait of film director John Ford, perhaps best known for re-inventing the Western, and...
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William Powell: A True Gentleman
as uncreditedA short documentary about William Powell.
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The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious'
as uncreditedDocumentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).
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The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
as SelfA documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
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What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'
as SelfMovie and stage icon Debbie Reynolds hosts the making of "Singin' in the Rain". The short...
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Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
as SelfDocumentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.
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Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
as HimselfA documentary on the life and career of Victor Fleming, director of such iconic movies as The...
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RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
as uncreditedAn in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most...
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The Making of 'Rebecca'
as SelfDocumentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film "Rebecca" and the working relationship of Hitchcock...
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The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
as SelfWith rare behind-the-scenes footage, a detailed look at the making of Walt Disney’s adaptation...
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Jezebel: Legend of the South
as SelfShort documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."
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Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic
as SelfThe behind-the-scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.
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Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as SelfA documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.
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The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
as SelfDocumentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.
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Censorship and Desire
as SelfCensorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."
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Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say?
as SelfDocumentary covering the Warner Bros. James Cagney /Pat O'Brien classic "Angels with Dirty...
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Guilt by Association: Psychoanalyzing 'Spellbound'
as uncreditedDocumentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Spellbound' that looks deeply at the films...
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Backstory: 'All About Eve'
as SelfA documentary about the making of the 1950 film "All About Eve."
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The Universe According to Universal
as NarratorNarrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of...
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Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
as SelfAn overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored...
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Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement'
as SelfDarryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called...
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The Music of 'Humoresque'
as himselfA short documentary about the music in the 1946 film "Humoresque"
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Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Spymaster
as uncreditedDocumentary on Alfred Hitchcock and early spy and espionage films.
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Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale
as HimselfShort documentary about the making of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex.
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The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
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