Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Plot: The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were shorts, through the 1950s when short subjects virtually disappeared from theaters.
Release Date: Tuesday, February 5 2002
23 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Chevy ChaseChevy Chase. Chevy Chase was 58 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 08 1943
Portrait of Kenneth AngerKenneth Anger. Kenneth Anger was 75 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 03 1927 –
Died: Thu, May 11 2023
Portrait of Richard L. BareRichard L. Bare. Richard L. Bare was 88 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 12 1913 –
Died: Sat, Mar 28 2015
Portrait of Nat BenchleyNat Benchley. Nat Benchley was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sid CaesarSid Caesar. Sid Caesar was 79 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 08 1922 –
Died: Wed, Feb 12 2014
Portrait of Phyllis CoatesPhyllis Coates. Phyllis Coates was 75 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 15 1927 –
Died: Wed, Oct 11 2023
Portrait of Tim ConwayTim Conway. Tim Conway was 68 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 15 1933 –
Died: Tue, May 14 2019
Portrait of Walter CronkiteWalter Cronkite. Walter Cronkite was 85 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 04 1916 –
Died: Fri, Jul 17 2009
Portrait of Dorothy DeBorbaDorothy DeBorba. Dorothy DeBorba was 76 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 28 1925 –
Died: Wed, Jun 02 2010
Portrait of William DunsterWilliam Dunster. William Dunster was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dr. Raymond FieldingDr. Raymond Fielding. Dr. Raymond Fielding was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe FranklinJoe Franklin. Joe Franklin was 75 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 09 1926 –
Died: Sat, Jan 24 2015
Portrait of Sylvia FroosSylvia Froos. Sylvia Froos was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard GoldstoneRichard Goldstone. Richard Goldstone was 89 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 14 1912 –
Died: Wed, Mar 07 2007
Portrait of Lorna GrayLorna Gray. Lorna Gray was 84 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 26 1917 –
Died: Sun, Apr 30 2017
Portrait of Sanford GreenSanford Green. Sanford Green was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce HelfordBruce Helford. Bruce Helford was 50 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 28 1952
Portrait of Robert HenaberyRobert Henabery. Robert Henabery was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregory HinesGregory Hines. Gregory Hines was 55 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 14 1946 –
Died: Sat, Aug 09 2003
Portrait of Ron HutchinsonRon Hutchinson. Ron Hutchinson was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Illinois JacquetIllinois Jacquet. Illinois Jacquet was 79 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 31 1922 –
Died: Thu, Jul 22 2004
Portrait of Robert LeesRobert Lees. Robert Lees was 89 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 10 1912 –
Died: Sun, Jun 13 2004
Portrait of Frank LilloFrank Lillo. Frank Lillo was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howie MandelHowie Mandel. Howie Mandel was 46 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 29 1955
Portrait of Rose MarieRose Marie. Rose Marie was 78 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 15 1923 –
Died: Thu, Dec 28 2017
Portrait of Branford MarsalisBranford Marsalis. Branford Marsalis was 41 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 26 1960
Portrait of Dorothy MorrisDorothy Morris. Dorothy Morris was 79 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 23 1922 –
Died: Sun, Nov 20 2011
Portrait of Bob NewhartBob Newhart. Bob Newhart was 72 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 05 1929 –
Died: Thu, Jul 18 2024
Portrait of Joseph M. NewmanJoseph M. Newman. Joseph M. Newman was 92 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 07 1909 –
Died: Mon, Jan 23 2006
Portrait of Fayard NicholasFayard Nicholas. Fayard Nicholas was 87 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 20 1914 –
Died: Tue, Jan 24 2006
Portrait of Hal RoachHal Roach. Hal Roach would have been no older than 100 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 13 1892 –
Died: Mon, Nov 02 1992
Portrait of George SidneyGeorge Sidney. George Sidney would have been no older than 69 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1876 –
Died: Sun, Apr 29 1945
Portrait of Jay R. SmithJay R. Smith. Jay R. Smith was 86 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 29 1915 –
Died: Sat, Oct 05 2002
Portrait of Vola ValeVola Vale. Vola Vale would have been no older than 73 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 12 1897 –
Died: Sat, Oct 17 1970
Portrait of Jackie Lynn TaylorJackie Lynn Taylor. Jackie Lynn Taylor was 76 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 29 1925 –
Died: Mon, May 05 2014
Portrait of Sam WhiteSam White. Sam White was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thelma WhiteThelma White. Thelma White was 91 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 04 1910 –
Died: Tue, Jan 04 2005
Portrait of Toby WingToby Wing. Toby Wing would have been no older than 85 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 14 1915 –
Died: Thu, Mar 22 2001
Portrait of Joe DeRitaJoe DeRita. Joe DeRita would have been no older than 83 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 12 1909 –
Died: Sat, Jul 03 1993
Portrait of Deanna DurbinDeanna Durbin. Deanna Durbin was 80 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 04 1921 –
Died: Sat, Apr 20 2013
Portrait of Larry FineLarry Fine. Larry Fine would have been no older than 72 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 05 1902 –
Died: Fri, Jan 24 1975
Portrait of Judy GarlandJudy Garland. Judy Garland would have been no older than 47 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 10 1922 –
Died: Sun, Jun 22 1969
Portrait of Oliver HardyOliver Hardy. Oliver Hardy would have been no older than 65 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 18 1892 –
Died: Wed, Aug 07 1957
Portrait of Moe HowardMoe Howard. Moe Howard would have been no older than 77 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 19 1897 –
Died: Sun, May 04 1975
Portrait of Stan LaurelStan Laurel. Stan Laurel would have been no older than 74 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 16 1890 –
Died: Tue, Feb 23 1965
Portrait of Harold LloydHarold Lloyd. Harold Lloyd would have been no older than 77 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 18 1893 –
Died: Mon, Mar 08 1971
Portrait of Howard MorrisHoward Morris. Howard Morris was 82 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 04 1919 –
Died: Sat, May 21 2005
Portrait of Harold NicholasHarold Nicholas. Harold Nicholas would have been no older than 79 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 27 1921 –
Died: Mon, Jul 03 2000
Portrait of Mack SennettMack Sennett. Mack Sennett would have been no older than 80 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive audio) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 17 1880 –
Died: Sat, Nov 05 1960
Portrait of Pete SmithPete Smith. Pete Smith would have been no older than 86 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 04 1892 –
Died: Fri, Jan 12 1979

Crew

Portrait of John GriffinJohn Griffin. John Griffin was >> in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Director, Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leonard MaltinLeonard Maltin. Leonard Maltin was 51 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as 'Book, Writer'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 18 1950