This caliber of artistry simply does not exist in films today. I think part of the reason is that so many of the films from that era were sophisticated dramas and comedies that the general public loved then. Today's audiences, weaned on car chases and CGI, would be bored stiff. A shame.
shareI think the documentary might be a good way to introduce the younger audience who doesn't know the classcs to the movies of that era. Surely the lavish (and deserved) praise of the films would pique their interest.
I only wish it had been longer. Even the B movies of the period were quality. For instance, "Charlie Chan at Treasure Island" is widely considered the best of that venerable series.
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