Hollywood's Golden Era: Leading Men (1989)

Hollywood's Golden Era: Leading Men pays homage to the legendary screen stars James Stewart, Errol Flynn, Cary Grant, and Gary Cooper. Rare photos, film trailers, home movie footage, and film clips combine to profile these Hollywood luminaries. Meet the lanky, gentle-natured James Stewart who created his fame playing the man next door in It's a Wonderful Life, and other movies. Learn why women found the dashing Errol Flynn irresistible in films such as The Adventures of Robin Hood, and how his offscreen life, womanizing, and taking drugs affected his career. Relive the stunning career of the romantic Cary Grant who starred opposite leading women such as Katharine Hepburn and Rita Hayworth. Also revisit the life and work of the archetypal hero of Western movies, Gary Cooper. This documentary provides fans and film buffs an affectionate look at the world of four of movies' most unforgettable men. ~ Sally Barber, Rovi