Rudy Behlmer

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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.

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Total trailers found: 55

The Adventures of Errol Flynn Trailer (2005)

05 April 2005

A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk Trailer (2007)

02 September 2007

Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by scientists and inventors, to the triumph of the talkies.

Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say? Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

Documentary covering the Warner Bros. James Cagney /Pat O'Brien classic "Angels with Dirty Faces" (1938), hosted by film historian Rudy Behlmer.

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Trailer (2009)

02 July 2009

This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.

Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley' Trailer (2000)

14 October 2000

Documentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge an enduring masterpiece despite the challenges of wartime production.

Cinerama Adventure Trailer (2002)

30 August 2002

A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry into the widescreen era.

A House of Secrets: Exploring 'Dragonwyck' Trailer (2008)

09 September 2008

A documentary about the making of the movie "Dragonwyck"

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood Trailer (2008)

03 March 2008

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.

Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation Trailer (2012)

17 July 2012

Today's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why this iconic musical continues to influence and inspire musical performers around the world.

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster Trailer (2002)

01 November 2002

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

Robin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie Trailer (1991)

13 June 1991

U.S. network TV special surveying the history of Robin Hood in popular culture, emphasizing the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves".

Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film Trailer (2008)

21 October 2008

Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.

In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic Trailer (2008)

11 November 2008

The making of Quo Vadis (1951).

Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of Trailer (2012)

01 January 2012

Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.

Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon Trailer (2006)

14 November 2006

A short documentary about Robby the Robot.

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature Trailer (2000)

14 November 2000

Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious' Trailer (2008)

14 October 2008

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).

What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain' Trailer (2002)

24 September 2002

Movie and stage icon Debbie Reynolds hosts the making of "Singin' in the Rain". The short documentary includes Donald O'Connor, who played the comical "Cosmo Brown", Stanley Donen, one half of the directors next to Gene Kelly, and Kathleen Freeman, who played Phoebe Dinsmore, Lina Lamont's (Jean Hagen) voice coach.

You Must Remember This: A Tribute to 'Casablanca' Trailer (1992)

26 August 1992

A documentary about the making of the classic film "Casablanca."

Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul Trailer (1993)

14 May 1993

An insider's account of Jack Warner, a founding father of the American film industry. This feature length documentary provides the rags to riches story of the man whose studio - Warner Bros - created many of Hollywood's most classic films.

The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Trailer (2003)

20 May 2003

With rare behind-the-scenes footage, a detailed look at the making of Walt Disney’s adaptation of the Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

William Powell: A True Gentleman Trailer (2005)

02 August 2005

A short documentary about William Powell.

A Streetcar in Hollywood Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

How the play was adapted to Film

RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' Trailer (2005)

22 November 2005

An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.

The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird Trailer (2006)

03 October 2006

An appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."

The Making of 'Rebecca' Trailer (2008)

14 October 2008

Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film "Rebecca" and the working relationship of Hitchcock and producer David O.

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! Trailer (2000)

29 August 2000

A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

Stagecoach: A Story of Redemption Trailer (2006)

06 June 2006

Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet Trailer (2006)

14 November 2006

A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.

Becoming John Ford Trailer (2007)

01 January 2007

Portrait of film director John Ford, perhaps best known for re-inventing the Western, and generally considered one of America's greatest directors.

Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement' Trailer (2001)

21 October 2001

Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947).

Killer Instincts: Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino at Twentieth Century Fox Trailer (2008)

02 September 2008

Brief overview of the two actors at the Fox Studio.

Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed Trailer (2000)

29 August 2000

Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).

Censorship and Desire Trailer (2006)

02 May 2006

Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

Film historians examines the making of the 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood."

Jezebel: Legend of the South Trailer (2006)

30 May 2006

Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."

Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' Trailer (2003)

30 September 2003

An overview of the making of John Huston's 1948 classic "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."

Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Backstory: 'All About Eve' Trailer (2000)

09 September 2000

A documentary about the making of the 1950 film "All About Eve."

The Universe According to Universal Trailer (2002)

21 May 2002

Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other Science Fiction staples.

Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born Trailer (2005)

20 April 2005

This documentary is featured on the DVD for Captain Blood (1935), released in 2005.

King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast." Trailer (1992)

16 September 1992

Documentary on the making of the 1933 RKO film King Kong. Contains interviews with George Turner, Linwood Dunn, Rudy Behlmer.

Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle Trailer (2004)

03 June 2004

Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle is a documentary focusing on the first six sound Tarzan films produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan.

Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen Trailer (2010)

23 March 2010

The epic story of how the film The African Queen (1951), directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, was shot on real African locations, barely overcoming all kinds of hardships and disasters.

Celebrating Dumbo Trailer (2001)

23 October 2001

Bonus feature on the Dumbo DVD.

A Streetcar on Broadway Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

Interviews and photos about the play on Broadway

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked Trailer (2000)

01 January 2000

A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.

Guilt by Association: Psychoanalyzing 'Spellbound' Trailer (2008)

14 March 2008

Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Spellbound' that looks deeply at the films presentar

Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman Trailer (2009)

22 September 2009

A documentary on the life and career of Victor Fleming, director of such iconic movies as The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind.

Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic Trailer (2012)

27 March 2012

The behind-the-scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.

Hollywood Without Make-Up Trailer (1963)

01 July 1963

A collection of behind the scenes and home movies from the golden age of Hollywood.

Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale Trailer (2005)

19 April 2005

Short documentary about the making of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex.

Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Spymaster Trailer (2008)

14 October 2008

Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock and early spy and espionage films.

The Music of 'Humoresque' Trailer (2005)

14 June 2005

A short documentary about the music in the 1946 film "Humoresque"