• 2001
  • 50m
Hollywood Rivals

Summary Sultry Dietrich vs. Exotic Garbo. Feisty Cagney vs. Brooding Bogart. Strong-Man Schwarzenegger vs. Sparring Stallone. Hollywood Rivals is a fascinating 5-disc set of half-hour profiles spotlighting the personal lives and friendly (sometimes) rivalry of twenty-two legendary Hollywood adversaries. From the early, classic era of Karloff/Lugosi, Astaire/Kelly, and Sinatra/Crosby to more contemporary competitors such as Pacino/DeNiro, Clint/Burt, and Willis/Gibson, Hollywood Rivals tells of their colossal clashes through rare film clips, television appearances, photographs and interviews. View more details

  • 2001
  • 50m

Hollywood Rivals

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Gerald McRaney Lisa Wilcox Greg O'Neil Sara Karloff

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7.4

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Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Oct 18, 2001

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary Sultry Dietrich vs. Exotic Garbo. Feisty Cagney vs. Brooding Bogart. Strong-Man Schwarzenegger vs. Sparring Stallone. Hollywood Rivals is a fascinating 5-disc set of half-hour profiles spotlighting the personal lives and friendly (sometimes) rivalry of twenty-two legendary Hollywood adversaries. From the early, classic era of Karloff/Lugosi, Astaire/Kelly, and Sinatra/Crosby to more contemporary competitors such as Pacino/DeNiro, Clint/Burt, and Willis/Gibson, Hollywood Rivals tells of their colossal clashes through rare film clips, television appearances, photographs and interviews. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Oct 18, 2001

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 18, 2001
James Cagney vs. Humphrey Bogart
James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart had drastically different upbringings, but once they entered the world of Hollywood their paths aligned similarly. Though willing to stretch the boundaries with acting, these men secured their legendary tough guy act throughout their extensive careers.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Bette Davis vs. Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford and Bette Davis fought for the spotlight in Hollywood on and off screen. Both worked at the same studio for some time, and they eventually teamed for a gothic horror film that would vitalize their fating careers. Although they didn't get along, they had both achieved the highest possible stardom in Hollywood, becoming immortals of the silver screen.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
Marilyn Monroe vs. Jayne Mansfield
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Olivia de Havilland vs. Joan Fontaine
Silver screen stars Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine cultivated a toxic off-screen animosity that was well-known throughout Hollywood. But their rivalry began very early on in life, as the two actresses were real-life sisters.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
Burt Lancaster vs. Kirk Douglas
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
Betty Grable Vs. Rita Hayworth
With tremendous talent and on-camera sex appeal, both Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable thrived as triple threat stars and pinups during World War II. Their rivalry would become immortalized by their wartime photographs, as both women decked the walls of army barracks as the most popular pin-ups.
Episode 7 • Dec 13, 2001
Charlie Chaplin Vs. Buster Keaton
Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were two of the most well known comedians in the silent film era, but their styles were drastically different. Chaplin's characters were often over sentimental and had a ballet-like fluidity, while Keaton's style favored outright falling and the use of complicated mechanics. Both men made a lasting impact on the motion picture industry.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
Dean Martin Vs. Jerry Lewis
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1969
Arnold Schwarzenegger Vs. Sylvester Stallone
While Schwarzenegger achieved renown as a bodybuilder, Stallone suffered rejection and homelessness as a struggling writer and actor. Though they lived worlds apart, both men would conquer the 80's action genre.
Episode 10 • Mar 28, 2002
Frank Sinatra Vs. Bing Crosby
As a kid, Sinatra aspired to follow in Crosby's footsteps, but as he emerged from his shadow, Crosby's career begins to wane. Over the years, the two beloved crooners would both battle and collaborate as they vied for fame in the ever-fickle world of music, film, and television.
Episode 11 • Dec 31, 1969
Leslie Caron Vs. Cyd Charisse
Episode 12 • Dec 31, 1969
Marlene Dietrich Vs. Greta Garbo
Hooded eyelids and a sensual air are both defining characteristics of Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich, and the both became known as two of the most glamorous actresses of their time. But despite their shared history as foreign actresses, they often found themselves at odds with one another.
Episode 13 • Dec 31, 1969
Clint Eastwood Vs. Burt Reynolds
Both Reynolds and Eastwood received harsh criticism when they auditioned for the same role. Though they found individual opportunities to make their way in Hollywood, their rivalry would follow them for years.
Episode 14 • Dec 31, 1969
Al Pacino Vs. Robert DeNiro
Native New Yorkers Al Pacino and Robert De Niro independently garnered praise that dubbed them as two of the most talented actors of their time. However, their apparent similarities have created a Hollywood rivalry between these two masters of their craft.
Episode 15 • Dec 31, 1969
Bruce Willis Vs. Mel Gibson
Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson were similar in many ways, as both were class clowns in school, hit it big early in their careers, and headlined successful movie franchises that brought fresh concepts to action films. The popular male archetype portrayed on screen was revolutionized by Willis and Gibson, as they had no problems taking on roles that tapped into their sensitive sides.
Episode 16 • Dec 31, 1969
Fred Astaire Vs. Gene Kelly
Whereas Astaire made himself known for his unique approach to tap and ballroom dance, Kelly struggled on the sidelines with his more athletic approach to ballet. Comparisons from critics caused the men to respond to one another's steps in new and ground-breaking ways.
Episode 17 • Dec 31, 1969
Superman Vs. Batman
Episode 18 • Dec 31, 1969
Frankie Avalon Vs. Fabian
Frankie Avalon and Fabian had remarkably similar careers from the start. After Avalon's own producers signed Fabian, both Philadelphia natives struggled not only for fame but for their own creative voice.
Episode 19 • Dec 31, 1969
Movies Vs. TV
Episode 20 • Dec 31, 1969
Boris Karloff Vs. Bela Lugosi
Universal studios manufactured a rivalry between its two top horror stars. Apparently Lugosi good-naturedly resented some of the luck that followed Karloff around.
Episode 21 • Dec 31, 1969
Star Wars Vs. Star Trek
The creative forces behind Star Wars and Star Trek are each unique, building entirely different universes that could be explored for decades. Despite differences in story and competitive fandoms, the two sci-fi sagas have each contributed to the other's popularity and success.
Episode 22 • Dec 31, 1969
Lassie Vs. Rin Tin Tin

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