Discovering Film - Season 3
Season 3
Episodes
Marilyn Monroe
Film critics discuss the life and career of Golden Globe-winning actress Marilyn Monroe, who overcame a troubled childhood to become one of Hollywood's greatest icons.
Frank Sinatra
An intimate profile of Frank Sinatra, tracing his rise from New Jersey high school dropout to Grammy Award-winning singer and Academy Award-winning actor.
Elizabeth Taylor
A look at the life and career of Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed star who was as famous for her acting ability as she was for her eight marriages and glamourous lifestyle.
Marlon Brando
Film critics look back at the life and career of Marlon Brando, including his legendary performances in A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront and The Godfather.
Audrey Hepburn
A fascinating look at the life and career of fashion icon, philanthropist and actress Audrey Hepburn, who starred in films Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady.
Gene Kelly
Leading film critics shine a spotlight on Gene Kelly, the American dancer whose athletic style and classical ballet technique transformed the movie musical.
Rita Hayworth
A fascinating look at the life and career of Rita Hayworth, the American actress best known for her pulsating charisma in films throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
Sophia Loren
Intimate profile of Italian-French actress Sophia Loren. Born in Rome in 1934, she went on to win the Oscar for Best Actress in 1962 for her role in the film Two Women.
Kirk Douglas
A profile of the man who helped define the Golden Age of Hollywood, earning Oscar nominations for his roles in Champion, The Bad and the Beautiful and Lust for Life.
Bette Davis
Profile of American actress Bette Davis, who became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, appearing in nearly 100 films, including classics All About Eve and Dark Victory.
Clark Gable
Profile of Oscar-winning actor Clark Gable. Dubbed the King of Hollywood, he starred in films including It Happened One Night, Mutiny on the Bounty and Gone with the Wind.
James Stewart
Profile of actor Jimmy Stewart, who became known for his portrayals of decent, idealistic and naive small-town Americans in classic films such as It's a Wonderful Life.
Katharine Hepburn
Profile of iconic actress Katharine Hepburn, who reigned over Hollywood for 50 years and starred in films such as Little Women, The African Queen and On Golden Pond.
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