Film History Movies
- 2014
The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh
The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh7.32014HD
This is the first feature-length documentary on legendary director Raoul Walsh. In this 'memoir,' Walsh 'recounts' his career from the silent film...
- 2011
Silent Echoes
Silent Echoes02011HD
Four visual essays by Silent Echoes author John Bengtson identifying Buster Keaton's shooting locations for his many short films produced between...
- 1986
Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection
Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection61986HD
A collection of deleted scenes and bloopers from the library of Toho Studios films, including several films from the famous Godzilla franchise.
- 1976
Yesterday's Witness
Yesterday's Witness01976HD
For the first 50 years of film history, the newsreel was a fixture in American movie theaters. From 1911 to 1967, these shorts proved an influential...
- 2007
The Father of Godzilla: Eiji Tsuburaya
The Father of Godzilla: Eiji Tsuburaya102007HD
The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.
- 2007
Tracing Battleship Potemkin
Tracing Battleship Potemkin62007HD
Documentary detailing the extensive number of shots long lost from constant film re-cutting of 1925's great silent cinema classic Battleship Potemkin...
- 2010
Inside the Keystone Project
Inside the Keystone Project72010HD
Documentary short regarding the preservation and restoration of the worldwide remains of the Keystone films.
- 2005
1 Parlor, 5 Bedroom and 6 Baths
1 Parlor, 5 Bedroom and 6 Baths02005HD
A documentary about Buster Keaton's "Italian" villa in Beverly Hills.
- 2023
The Complete Story of Film
The Complete Story of Film82023HD
At 18 hours and 43 minutes long, 'The Complete Story of Film' collects two epic documentaries by Mark Cousins into a stunningly expansive global...
- 2010
Three Ages: Tour of Filming Locations
Three Ages: Tour of Filming Locations02010HD
This visual essay by John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton, reveals the locations...
- 2020
Animating Aeroplane Jelly
Animating Aeroplane Jelly02020HD
A documentary about Australian animation pioneer Eric Porter’s work on the iconic Aeroplane Jelly animated promos of the 1940s and 1950s.
- 1894
Wrestling Match
Wrestling Match21894HD
Early short film.
- 2006
Introduction to Filmmaking
Introduction to Filmmaking02006HD
We live with films every day, and it seems nothing easier than answering the question: what is a film? Obviously, a film is, first and foremost, a...
- 2011
Silent Echoes: Seven Chances
Silent Echoes: Seven Chances02011HD
In this visual essay John Bengtson, author of Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton, provides a tour of where...
- 2007
The Creator of Godzilla: Tomoyuki Tanaka
The Creator of Godzilla: Tomoyuki Tanaka102007HD
Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.
- 2007
The Art of Suit Acting!
The Art of Suit Acting!02007HD
The suit actors of Toho's science fiction and fantasy films faced many challenges in bringing their iconic monsters to life.
- 1970
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director01970HD
A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight...
- 2023
Kouzelný kopec
Kouzelný kopec02023HD
Documentary about Barrandov studios.
- 2006
Making of the Godzilla Suit!
Making of the Godzilla Suit!102006HD
How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.
- 2020
125 Jahre Kino – Eine Reise durch die Wiener Filmgeschichte
125 Jahre Kino – Eine Reise durch die Wiener Filmgeschichte02020HD