Poster of The Universal Story

The Universal Story

Plot: Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr
Release Date: Sunday, April 21 1996
27 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Richard DreyfussRichard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss was
48 in The Universal Story
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 29 1947
Portrait of Kirk DouglasKirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas was
79 in The Universal Story
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 09 1916 –
Wed, Feb 05 2020
Portrait of Michael J. FoxMichael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox was
34 in The Universal Story
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 09 1961
Portrait of Tom HanksTom Hanks
Tom Hanks was
39 in The Universal Story
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jul 09 1956
Portrait of Alfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock would have been no older than
80 in The Universal Story
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 13 1899 –
Tue, Apr 29 1980
Portrait of Boris KarloffBoris Karloff
Boris Karloff would have been no older than
81 in The Universal Story
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 21 1887 –
Sun, Feb 02 1969
Portrait of Spike LeeSpike Lee
Spike Lee was
39 in The Universal Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 20 1957
Portrait of Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg was
49 in The Universal Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 18 1946

Crew

Portrait of David HeeleyDavid Heeley
Director, Producer, Writer
David Heeley was
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Portrait of Joan KramerJoan Kramer
Writer, Producer
Joan Kramer was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary BellMary Bell
Associate Producer
Mary Bell was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott P. DonigerScott P. Doniger
Editor
Scott P. Doniger was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael A. LevineMichael A. Levine
Music
Michael A. Levine was
32 in The Universal Story
Thu, Feb 20 1964