05 Jan 1997
Bogart: The Untold Story
Stephen H. Bogart narrates the rise to fame of his father, Humphrey Bogart through the use of film clips, written material and interviews of friends and co-workers.
Ziegfeld on Film
This short documentary includes interviews with Florenz Ziegfeld's daughter Patricia and actress Luise Rainer. Ziegfeld's life and the making of the film The Great Ziegfeld (1936) are discussed.
Top Billed Cast
Patricia Ziegfeld Stephenson Herself (interviewee)
Luise Rainer Herself (interviewee, and in clips from The Great Ziegfeld)
Richard Ziegfeld Himself (interviewee)
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. Himself (archive footage)
Billie Burke Herself (archive footage)
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