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The Romance of Celluloid

Plot: Several behind the scenes aspects of the movie-making business, which results in the enjoyment the movie going public has in going to the theater, are presented. They include: the production of celluloid aka film stock, the materials used in the production of which include cotton and silver; construction crews who build sets including those to look like cities, towns and villages around the world; a visit with Jack Dawn who demonstrates the process of creating a makeup design; the screen testing process, where many an acting hopeful gets his/her start; the work of the candid camera man, the prying eyes behind the movie camera; a visit with Adrian, who designs the clothes worn by many of the stars on screen; and a visit with Herbert Stothart as he conducts his musical score for Conquest (1937)
Release Date: Friday, August 27 1937
87 years ago
Genres: Documentary
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Cast

Portrait of Jack DawnJack Dawn. Jack Dawn was 45 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1892 –
Died: Tue, Jun 20 1961
Portrait of Virginia GreyVirginia Grey. Virginia Grey was 20 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 22 1917 –
Died: Sat, Jul 31 2004
Portrait of Clark GableClark Gable. Clark Gable was 36 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 01 1901 –
Died: Wed, Nov 16 1960
Portrait of Robert MontgomeryRobert Montgomery. Robert Montgomery was 33 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, May 21 1904 –
Died: Sun, Sep 27 1981
Portrait of Cliff EdwardsCliff Edwards. Cliff Edwards was 42 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 13 1895 –
Died: Sat, Jul 17 1971
Portrait of Rosalind RussellRosalind Russell. Rosalind Russell was 30 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 04 1907 –
Died: Sun, Nov 28 1976
Portrait of Gladys GeorgeGladys George. Gladys George was 36 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 12 1900 –
Died: Wed, Dec 08 1954
Portrait of Jessie RalphJessie Ralph. Jessie Ralph was 72 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 04 1864 –
Died: Tue, May 30 1944
Portrait of Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'Sullivan. Maureen O'Sullivan was 26 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, May 17 1911 –
Died: Tue, Jun 23 1998
Portrait of AdrianAdrian. Adrian was 34 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 03 1903 –
Died: Sun, Sep 13 1959
Portrait of Jeanette MacDonaldJeanette MacDonald. Jeanette MacDonald was 34 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 18 1903 –
Died: Thu, Jan 14 1965
Portrait of Herbert StothartHerbert Stothart. Herbert Stothart was 51 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 11 1885 –
Died: Tue, Feb 01 1949
Portrait of Greta GarboGreta Garbo. Greta Garbo was 31 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 18 1905 –
Died: Sun, Apr 15 1990
Portrait of Charles BoyerCharles Boyer. Charles Boyer was 37 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 28 1899 –
Died: Sat, Aug 26 1978
Portrait of Norma ShearerNorma Shearer. Norma Shearer was 35 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 10 1902 –
Died: Sun, Jun 12 1983
Portrait of Luise RainerLuise Rainer. Luise Rainer was 27 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 12 1910 –
Died: Tue, Dec 30 2014
Portrait of Spencer TracySpencer Tracy. Spencer Tracy was 37 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 05 1900 –
Died: Sat, Jun 10 1967
Portrait of Robert TaylorRobert Taylor. Robert Taylor was 26 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 05 1911 –
Died: Sun, Jun 08 1969
Portrait of James StewartJames Stewart. James Stewart was 29 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 20 1908 –
Died: Wed, Jul 02 1997
Portrait of Joan CrawfordJoan Crawford. Joan Crawford was 31 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 23 1906 –
Died: Tue, May 10 1977
Portrait of Franchot ToneFranchot Tone. Franchot Tone was 32 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 27 1905 –
Died: Wed, Sep 18 1968
Portrait of Robert YoungRobert Young. Robert Young was 30 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 22 1907 –
Died: Tue, Jul 21 1998
Portrait of William PowellWilliam Powell. William Powell was 45 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 28 1892 –
Died: Mon, Mar 05 1984
Portrait of Myrna LoyMyrna Loy. Myrna Loy was 32 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1905 –
Died: Tue, Dec 14 1993
Portrait of Frank WhitbeckFrank Whitbeck. Frank Whitbeck was 55 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 17 1882 –
Died: Mon, Dec 23 1963

Crew

Portrait of Douglas ShearerDouglas Shearer. Douglas Shearer was 37 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 17 1899 –
Died: Wed, Jan 06 1971
Portrait of Frank WhitbeckFrank Whitbeck. Frank Whitbeck was 55 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Sound Effects'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 17 1882 –
Died: Mon, Dec 23 1963