Jeffrey Vance Movies

  • 2008
    Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

    Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

    Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

    6.92008HD

    Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.

    Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
  • 2009
    Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

    Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

    Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

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    A featurette about the origins of "Silent Movie," as well as its inspirations and development, direct cinematic influences, cast and performances, gag...

    Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
  • 2010
    Modern Times: A Closer Look

    Modern Times: A Closer Look

    Modern Times: A Closer Look

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    In this 2010 visual essay, Chaplin historian Jeffrey Vance, author of “Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema,” draws from a wealth of production photography t...

    Modern Times: A Closer Look
  • 2014
    Chaplin - The Legend of the Century

    Chaplin - The Legend of the Century

    Chaplin - The Legend of the Century

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    A new TV documentary on Chaplin that celebrates a 100 years of the iconic Tramp, presented by Laurent Delahousse.

    Chaplin - The Legend of the Century
  • 2008
    Murnau, Borzage and Fox

    Murnau, Borzage and Fox

    Murnau, Borzage and Fox

    72008HD

    Documentary focusing on the film careers F.W. Murnau, Frank Borzage and William Fox and their impact on the history of cinema.

    Murnau, Borzage and Fox
  • 2011
    The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

    The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

    The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

    62011HD

    In this visual essay, Charles Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance, author of "Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema", draws upon a wealth of photography as well...

    The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet
  • 2016
    The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos

    The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos

    The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos

    7.72016HD

    A documentary about the Marx Brothers containing interviews with Leonard Maltin, Dick Cavett and others.

    The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos
  • 2012
    Presenting The Gold Rush

    Presenting The Gold Rush

    Presenting The Gold Rush

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    In 1942, Charles Chaplin released his definitive sound version of THE GOLD RUSH, effectively abandoning the original 1925 silent version of his film....

    Presenting The Gold Rush
  • 2008
    Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

    Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

    Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

    6.42008HD

    A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.

    Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood