Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984)

Robert Preston as Self - Host Died 1987 · Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, USA Robert Preston (June 8, 1918 – March 21, 1987) was an American stage and film actor and singer, best known for his collaboration with composer Meredith Willson and originating the role of Professor Ha...

Gracie Allen as (archive footage) Died 1964 · San Francisco, California, USA Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (July 26, 1895 – August 27, 1964) was an American comedian who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns, her straight m...

George Arliss as Self (archive footage) Died 1946 · London, England, UK From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Arliss (10 April 1868 – 5 February 1946) was an English actor, author, playwright and filmmaker who found success in the United States. He was the first B...

Jean Arthur as (archive footage) Died 1991 · Plattsburgh, New York, USA Jean Arthur (born Gladys Georgianna Greene; October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) was an American actress celebrated as one of the defining screen personalities of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Known for her qu...

Fred Astaire as (archive footage) Died 1987 · Omaha, Nebraska, USA Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. He is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film. Born as Frederick Aust...