Poster of 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

Plot: This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.
Release Date: Thursday, July 2 2009
15 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Kenneth BranaghKenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh was
48 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 10 1960
Portrait of Clark GableClark Gable
Clark Gable would have been no older than
59 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 01 1901 –
Wed, Nov 16 1960
Portrait of Vivien LeighVivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh would have been no older than
53 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 05 1913 –
Fri, Jul 07 1967
Portrait of Olivia de HavillandOlivia de Havilland
Olivia de Havilland was
93 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jul 01 1916 –
Sun, Jul 26 2020
Portrait of Judy GarlandJudy Garland
Judy Garland would have been no older than
47 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 10 1922 –
Sun, Jun 22 1969
Portrait of Leonard MaltinLeonard Maltin
Leonard Maltin was
58 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 18 1950
Portrait of Errol FlynnErrol Flynn
Errol Flynn would have been no older than
50 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 20 1909 –
Wed, Oct 14 1959
Portrait of Bette DavisBette Davis
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 05 1908 –
Fri, Oct 06 1989
Portrait of Thomas SchatzThomas Schatz
Thomas Schatz was
>> in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of F.X. FeeneyF.X. Feeney
F.X. Feeney was
55 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 01 1953
Portrait of Scott EymanScott Eyman
Scott Eyman was
>> in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Jeanine BasingerJeanine Basinger
Jeanine Basinger was
73 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 03 1936
Portrait of Aubrey SolomonAubrey Solomon
Aubrey Solomon was
>> in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Molly HaskellMolly Haskell
Molly Haskell was
69 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 29 1939
Portrait of George CukorGeorge Cukor
George Cukor would have been no older than
83 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 07 1899 –
Mon, Jan 24 1983
Portrait of Rudy BehlmerRudy Behlmer
Rudy Behlmer was
82 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 13 1926 –
Fri, Sep 27 2019
Portrait of Francis LedererFrancis Lederer
Francis Lederer would have been no older than
100 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 05 1899 –
Thu, May 25 2000
Portrait of Joseph McBrideJoseph McBride
Joseph McBride was
61 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 09 1947
Portrait of Frank CapraFrank Capra
Frank Capra would have been no older than
94 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 18 1897 –
Tue, Sep 03 1991
Portrait of Howard HawksHoward Hawks
Howard Hawks would have been no older than
81 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, May 30 1896 –
Mon, Dec 26 1977
Portrait of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. would have been no older than
90 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 09 1909 –
Sun, May 07 2000
Portrait of Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara was
88 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 17 1920 –
Sat, Oct 24 2015
Portrait of Claire TrevorClaire Trevor
Claire Trevor would have been no older than
90 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 08 1910 –
Sat, Apr 08 2000
Portrait of Daniel SelznickDaniel Selznick
Daniel Selznick was
73 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 18 1936 –
Thu, Aug 01 2024
Portrait of Ann RutherfordAnn Rutherford
Ann Rutherford was
91 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 02 1917 –
Mon, Jun 11 2012
Portrait of Fred AstaireFred Astaire
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 10 1899 –
Mon, Jun 22 1987
Portrait of Humphrey BogartHumphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart would have been no older than
57 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 25 1899 –
Mon, Jan 14 1957
Portrait of Charles BoyerCharles Boyer
Charles Boyer would have been no older than
78 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 28 1899 –
Sat, Aug 26 1978
Portrait of James CagneyJames Cagney
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jul 17 1899 –
Sun, Mar 30 1986
Portrait of Joan CrawfordJoan Crawford
Joan Crawford would have been no older than
73 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 23 1904 –
Tue, May 10 1977
Portrait of Walt DisneyWalt Disney
Walt Disney would have been no older than
65 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 05 1901 –
Thu, Dec 15 1966
Portrait of Robert DonatRobert Donat
Robert Donat would have been no older than
53 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1905 –
Mon, Jun 09 1958
Portrait of Irene DunneIrene Dunne
Irene Dunne would have been no older than
91 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 17 1898 –
Tue, Sep 04 1990
Portrait of John FordJohn Ford
John Ford would have been no older than
79 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 01 1894 –
Fri, Aug 31 1973
Portrait of Greta GarboGreta Garbo
Greta Garbo would have been no older than
84 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 18 1905 –
Sun, Apr 15 1990
Portrait of Greer GarsonGreer Garson
Greer Garson would have been no older than
91 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 29 1904 –
Sat, Apr 06 1996
Portrait of Cary GrantCary Grant
Cary Grant would have been no older than
82 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 18 1904 –
Sat, Nov 29 1986
Portrait of Bob HopeBob Hope
Bob Hope would have been no older than
100 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 29 1903 –
Sun, Jul 27 2003
Portrait of Charles LaughtonCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton would have been no older than
63 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1899 –
Sat, Dec 15 1962
Portrait of Myrna LoyMyrna Loy
Myrna Loy would have been no older than
88 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 02 1905 –
Tue, Dec 14 1993
Portrait of Louis B. MayerLouis B. Mayer
Louis B. Mayer would have been no older than
73 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jul 12 1884 –
Tue, Oct 29 1957
Portrait of Hattie McDanielHattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 10 1893 –
Sun, Oct 26 1952
Portrait of Thomas MitchellThomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell would have been no older than
70 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 10 1892 –
Mon, Dec 17 1962
Portrait of Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson would have been no older than
79 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 11 1893 –
Fri, Jan 26 1973
Portrait of Ginger RogersGinger Rogers
Ginger Rogers would have been no older than
83 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 16 1911 –
Tue, Apr 25 1995
Portrait of Mickey RooneyMickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney was
88 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 23 1920 –
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Portrait of Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt would have been no older than
63 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 30 1882 –
Thu, Apr 12 1945
Portrait of David O. SelznickDavid O. Selznick
David O. Selznick would have been no older than
63 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, May 10 1902 –
Tue, Jun 22 1965
Portrait of George StevensGeorge Stevens
George Stevens would have been no older than
70 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 18 1904 –
Sat, Mar 08 1975
Portrait of James StewartJames Stewart
James Stewart would have been no older than
89 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 20 1908 –
Wed, Jul 02 1997
Portrait of Spencer TracySpencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy would have been no older than
67 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Apr 02 1900 –
Sat, Jun 10 1967
Portrait of Lana TurnerLana Turner
Lana Turner would have been no older than
74 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 08 1921 –
Thu, Jun 29 1995
Portrait of Jack L. WarnerJack L. Warner
Jack L. Warner would have been no older than
86 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 02 1892 –
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Portrait of John WayneJohn Wayne
John Wayne would have been no older than
72 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 26 1907 –
Mon, Jun 11 1979
Portrait of Darryl F. ZanuckDarryl F. Zanuck
Darryl F. Zanuck would have been no older than
77 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 05 1902 –
Sat, Dec 22 1979
Portrait of A.C. LylesA.C. Lyles
A.C. Lyles was
91 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 17 1918 –
Fri, Sep 27 2013

Crew

Portrait of Constantine NasrConstantine Nasr
Constantine Nasr was
>> in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Gary LevaGary Leva
Gary Leva was
>> in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of Adam RehmeierAdam Rehmeier
Adam Rehmeier was
>> in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Camera Operator'
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