The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland

The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland (2021)

July 2nd, 20210h 54min

Documentary, History, TV Movie
73%

Overview

The legendary British-American actress Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020), who conquered Hollywood in the thirties, challenged the film industry when, in 1943, she took on the all-powerful producer Jack Warner in court, forever changing the ruthless working conditions that restricted the essential rights and freedom of artists.


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