The best David Niven’s documentary movies

David Niven

David Niven

28/02/1910- 29/07/1983
We present our ranking of the best David Niven’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about David Niven.

The Adventures of Errol Flynn

The Adventures of Errol Flynn
8/10
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)

Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
9/10
Viewers are provided a visit to Ken Maynard's private circus; Bette Davis poses for her portrait; Frank McHugh plays with his children; a visit to the West Side Tennis Club affords glimpses of many stars.

Formula 1 - Speed fever

Formula 1 - Speed fever
6.7/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 15/09/1978
  • Character: Himself
Interspersed with interviews that the actress Sydne Rome gives to some of the most famous "Formula 1" champions - from Lauda to Regazzoni, from Andretti to Fittipaldi, from Villeneuve to Reutemann - the film shows some moments of the races on the most famous tracks of the world, and above all, the accidents that have caused it.

All Eyes on Sharon Tate

All Eyes on Sharon Tate
6.2/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 06/09/1966
  • Character: Self - Interviewee
Promotional short film on an aspiring young actress Sharon Tate and her first film Eye of the Devil (1966).

Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn

Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
7.8/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 18/08/2015
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
Documentary looking at the life and career of 1930s film star Leslie Howard. It features exclusive home movie footage, including footage from the Gone with the Wind set. The film includes extensive interviews with Howard's daughter, Leslie Ruth "Doodie" Howard, and contributions from friends and colleagues.

AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire

AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire
7.3/10
Fred Astaire, known for his dazzling dance work in scores of memorable films and on television, is honored at this ninth celebration of the American Film Insitute's recognition of screen artists through the bestowal of its Life Achievement Award. The program was taped at a black-tie testimonial dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 10, 1981.

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