1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009)

July 2nd, 20091h 9min

Documentary, TV Movie
75%

Overview

This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.


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