Showman (1963)
• January 2nd, 1963 • 0h 53min
Documentary
Overview
Albert and David Maysles (Gimme Shelter) directed this 53-minute documentary about movie tycoon Joseph E. Levine (1963). Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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