The Hollywood Leading Men

Buy This Item The Hollywood Leading Men by CustomFlix  Available from Amazon  $29.95  on 11-16-2008     Classic Stars of Hollywood - Three Distinct Documentaries that tell part of the Story Cary Grant At the age of 14, Grant forged his father's signature of approval, and 'joined the circus'. In 1920, he was one of eight 'Pender Boys' leaving England to travel to Broadway and perform in "Good Times". In 1932 he made his Hollywood debut in "This is the Night" a charming, sophisticated comedy of a type that would make him a top star. Still in his early twenties, Mae West wanted Grant for "She Done Him Wrong" because he combined virility with the aura and bearing of a gentleman. By the 50's and 60's Grant had invented 'a man of the world' persona and style 'high comedy with polished words'. Working with Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" in 1955, the Grant style reached its pinnacle. "An Affair to Remember", 1957, has been regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever made. Humphrey Bogart Ranked #1 on The American Film Institute's list of the greatest screen actors, Bogart was the son of a Manhattan surgeon and a magazine illustrator. He got his start in New York working as a stage manager. Bit parts followed and an early contract with Fox showed promise, but went nowhere. A few years later and back on Broadway, he performed in "Petrified Forest" with Leslie Howard. The play was a hit and Bogart once again traveled to Hollywood to star in the film version. From there his career took off. His characterizations as a tough guy-gangster type made him a super star. In 1941 he made two break-through films: 'High Sierra" and "The Maltese Falcon" (In roles which were both turned down by George Raft). "Casablanca" made in 1942 guaranteed his superstardom. In 1947 he and his wife Lauren Bacall went to Washington to protest the Communist witch-hunts generated by Senator McCarthy.

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