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Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story

The story of RKO Pictures' Golden Age in Hollywood explores the fascinating tale of a major film studio's rise to prominence in the early days of Hollywood.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Birth of a Titan

1. Birth of a Titan

Aired: Jul 3, 1987

The next episode uncovers the intriguing tale of RKO Pictures, tracing its ea...

Episode 2 Let's Face the Music and Dance

2. Let's Face the Music and Dance

Aired: Jul 10, 1987

The next episode delves into the classic musicals of the 1930s, focusing on t...

Episode 3 A Woman's Lot

3. A Woman's Lot

Aired: Jul 17, 1987

The next episode uncovers the untold stories of RKO Pictures, providing an ex...

Episode 4 It's All True

4. It's All True

Aired: Jul 24, 1987

Orson Welles's time at RKO was marked by a flurry of project development, res...

Episode 5 Dark Victory

5. Dark Victory

Aired: Jul 31, 1987

Next episode delves into the dark and suspenseful world of film noir, featuri...

Episode 6 Howard's End

6. Howard's End

Aired: Aug 7, 1987

The final episode unfolds as Howard Hughes' acquisition of RKO Pictures trigg...

Appearances

Bert Granet

Katherine Brown

Katherine Brown

Info about Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History