Elstree: Britain's Hollywood

Name: Elstree: Britain's Hollywood
Released: 1989-04-07
Cast: David Puttnam

April 7, 1989

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Ended

Documentary

Overview

Two-part documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of what was once the biggest film production centre outside Hollywood: Elstree.

Cast

David Puttnam

Self - Presenter

Episodes

1. Part 1

April 7, 1989 • 30m

At its height Elstree boasted six film studios. It launched the careers of Alfred Hitchcock, Charles Laughton, Audrey Hepburn and many others. It hosted the first British sound picture and also Star Wars.

2. Part 2

April 14, 1989 • 30m

Today only two of the original six studios remain. One makes films; the other television programmes, notably EastEnders. The story of Elstree's rise and decline mirrors that of the industry as a whole.

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