TCM host Ben Mankiewicz hosts this 50th anniversary special, with archival footage from 50 years of tributes to various legends in film by the...

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy...

The life and legacy of Marlon Brando and how he changed acting.

A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during the 1930s and 1940s.

TCM host Robert Osborne discusses his life and career with guest interviewer Alec Baldwin in commemoration of Osborne's 20 years with the network.

Biography of 1940's sex goddess Rita Hayworth.

Hosted by Eva Marie Saint, the film's leading lady, this 40-minute documentary of Alfred Hitchcock's only M-G-M film combines interviews (Martin...

The history of color photography in motion pictures, in particular the Technicolor company's work.

Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.

Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations and celebrated for his horror films, becomes the...

Documentary about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1946 film "Notorious."

A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.

Martin Scorsese narrates this tribute to Val Lewton, the producer of a series of memorable low-budget horror films for RKO Studios. Raised by his...

A documentary about the Paul Verhoeven's cult classic Basic Instinct.

Samuel Fuller discusses his career as a filmmaker, illustrated by plenty of clips.

Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las...

From 1915-1939, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry. In one of the most liberating eras for women in film, she...

Documentary about filmmaker Budd Boetticher.

In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, and not only as "mommie...

This documentary looks at the life and career of John Garfield, whose career was cut short when he died at age 39. His difficult childhood in the...